30 Famous Inventors Your Students Should Know
Ask kids to name famous inventors, and you might get Thomas Edison or Henry Ford. And while they definitely belong on this list, they’re just the start of the innovators and inventors that kids ought to know. Some of these are household names, while others deserve more recognition for inventions that have become essential to daily life. For each one, you’ll find resources for more information and hands-on activities to help kids learn more about their achievements. Perhaps they’ll be inspired to become famous inventors themselves! 1. Johannes Gutenberg (c. 1400-1468) Known for: Gutenberg was the first European to invent the printing press. The movable type he used made mass printing possible and brought books and reading to the masses. Learn more: Biography of Johannes Gutenberg, German Inventor of the Printing Press (ThoughtCo) Try this: Visit thrift shops to find an old panini press, then turn it into a printing press. 2. Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) Known for: Da Vinci wa...