Bell, Edison & The Wright Brothers: Never Give Up

We began with roughousing for twenty minutes or so.  Then we began the class with our workout and recitations of both the Pledge and the class rules.

We then reviewed last week's hero, Joshua Chamberlain, and summarized the war's end and the challenges of reuniting the North and South afterward.

Then we switched gears to discuss the major technological changes that took place at the end of the 19th Century and the beginning of the 20th Century.

We focused on Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell.  Here are three great videos that describe their contributions.  These men were so innovative and patient.  Thomas Edison, in particular, has wonderful quotes about patience and never giving up.

After quickly summarizing the stories of each inventor we read The Value of Patience: The Story of the Wright Brothers.  

Then we watched Season 3, Episode 1 of Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum.

Here are more great links for these three inventors:  XavierRiddle, Season 3 Episode 5 (Bell), Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell.