African American Science and Technology Innovators

Hop on board the Innovatron 4000 to travel back in time and learn about some of the coolest science and technology innovators in history.

Step 1) Set the dial for 1853 so we can learn more about George Crum and his tasty invention! Click here to learn more about George and why we still remember him today. For more information about him, click here too.

Step 2) Now, set the dial for 1923. Here we will find Garrett Morgan and his invention that changed the way cars drive around town. Although Garrett invented many items, you need to look for information about his traffic controlling innovation. Click here and here to learn more about Garrett.

Step 3) Get out your swim suit and goggles and set the dial for 1989. Lonnie G. Johnson is waiting for us! Also known for inventing many different things, we want to learn about the fun toy Lonnie created that most of us have played with before. Grab your towel and click here and here to learn about Lonnie's most loved invention.

Step 4) We're going out of this world to meet our last innovator! Mae Jemison is remembered for her work as a scientist near and far. Buckle in, then click here to learn all about Mae. For more information about Mae, click here too.

Step 5) Choose one of these famous inventors and fill out the planning sheet provided by Mrs. Ramsey. Once you have all the information filled in, raise your hand to show the teacher!

Step 6) After Mrs. Ramsey approves your planning sheet, you are ready to plug-in the information in the Cube Creator. Once you have all the information filled in, raise your hand to show Mrs. Ramsey!

Ready to head back home? Set the dial for 2014 and hold on tight! That certainly was a fun trip!