My Hero – Thomas Alva Edison
Introduction
Clean drinking water is essential for our health. Water containing bacteria or viruses can make us very sick. Unfortunately, not everybody has access to clean water from centralized water plants. However, nearly everybody nowadays has a smartphone! That’s why we developed a small device and an app which can be used with a smartphone to kill harmful bacteria in water. It could mean that people without a clean water supply can easily disinfect their drinking water and avoid getting sick.
About This Talk
In this vTalk, Kids will research and learn about invention of Electricity and other greatest discoveries.
Introductory Questions
- What was Edison’s most important invention, and why?
- What were some of the challenges Edison faced during his career, and how did he overcome them?
- How did Edison’s work on the electric light bulb transform society?
- What can we learn from Edison’s approach to innovation and experimentation?
- How did Edison’s background and upbringing shape his approach to work and innovation?
- What role did Edison play in the development of modern communication technologies, such as the telephone and phonograph?
- How did Edison’s work on motion pictures contribute to the development of the film industry?
- What are some of the criticisms of Edison’s business practices, and how do they impact his legacy?
- How did Edison’s work on alternative sources of rubber and concrete impact industry and society?
Question for thought:
What can we learn from Edison’s approach to collaboration and teamwork, as seen in the development of his research laboratory in Menlo Park?
