Lewis Latimer House Tour [Virtual]
Description
Lewis Latimer was a classic renaissance man. He was an inventor, self-taught engineer, painter and poet. He became a pioneer for electrical advancements and worked closely with household names like Thomas Edison. Today, the Latimers have left behind a home filled with historical memories in Flushing, Queens. Students will learn about the life and scientific contributions of Lewis Howard Latimer, through a tour of the museum.
This program meets the following New York City Science curriculum standards:SL.6.4, SL.7.4, SL.8.4, MS-ETS1-1
Offered At
Lewis Latimer House Museum
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
History, African American History, Social Studies, Cultural Connections, My Community
Capacity
25 students
Duration
60 min.
Activity
Virtual Field Trip
Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, K
Price Options
$80.00 per Group for School Group
$80.00 per Group for Non School Group
$64.00 per Group for Title I School