Lewis Latimer House Tour: Students Light the World [In-Museum Program]
Description
Lewis Latimer paid a lot of attention to the world around him, trying to understand what he could do to make the world a better place and how he could ensure that every home could enjoy the new opportunities that came with the light bulb. In this collaborative and interactive experience, students explore the incredible life and legacy of Lewis Latimer through a scavenger hunt. They then become engineers and practice problem-solving, developing innovative inventions and illuminating their ideas using simple circuits.
*Students in grades 3 - 12 participate in a paper circuit activity using copper tape, LEDs, and coin batteries, while students in grades K-2 participate in a movement activity and squishy circuit activity using play doh.
Offered At
Lewis Latimer House
Lewis H. Latimer (1848-1928) was an African American inventor whose innovations in designing carbon filaments ushered in the age of electric light. Latimer was the son of fugitive slaves, a self-taught master draftsman, an expert on patent law, a poet, and painter--in short, a Renaissance man. The historic Victorian home of Lewis Latimer stands now as a testament to this talented and gracious man.
Details
Subjects
Industrial Revolution, 19th Century, African American History, Technology, Design Thinking, City Planning
Capacity
32 students, Max 5 chap., Min 2 chap.
Duration
90 min.
Activity
Field Trip
Grades
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, K, 1, 2
Price Options
$180.00 per Group for Non School Group
$180.00 per Group for School Group
$150.00 per Group for Title I School