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African American Inventors

There have been many notable African American Inventors throughout history. We’ve put together a few worksheets to provide students with a taste of this rich part of United States heritage. Students can learn about George Washington Carver, Patricia Bath, Granville T. Woods, and more. These individuals are inspiring on many levels, and can encourage students while they develop reading skills.

African American Inventors: Elijah McCoy

African American Inventors: Elijah McCoy

Comprehension is strengthend through practice. Here is a worksheet about Elijah McCoy for students to read and answer the questions.

Grade Levels:
2nd and 3rd Grade, 4th and 5th Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
RI.2.1, RI.3.1, RI.4.1

African American Inventors: George Washington Carver

African American Inventors: George Washington Carver

Born into slavery, it was not until the end of the Civil War in 1865 that George became free. Students will read and answer questions based on George Washington Carver in this worksheet.

Grade Levels:
2nd and 3rd Grade, 4th and 5th Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
RI.2.1, RI.3.1, RI.4.1

African American Inventors: Granville T. Woods

African American Inventors: Granville T. Woods

Granville Woods died in 1910. He contributed much to the electrical world with his inventions, ideas, and devices. Students will read about his life and answer questions in this comprehension activity.

Grade Levels:
2nd and 3rd Grade, 4th and 5th Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
RI.3.1, RI.4.1, RI.5.4

African American Inventors: Lewis Latimer

African American Inventors: Lewis Latimer

Students can learn about African American inventor Lewis Latimer with this worksheet. First, they will read an excerpt and then answer questions to test comprehension.

Grade Levels:
2nd and 3rd Grade, 4th and 5th Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
RI.3.1, RI.4.1, RI.5.4

African American Inventors: Patricia Bath

African American Inventors: Patricia Bath

Here is a reading activity for students to learn about Patricia Bath. Following the reading, students will answer a few questions to help comprehension.

Grade Levels:
2nd and 3rd Grade, 4th and 5th Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
RI.3.1, RI.4.1
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