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Donald LyonsFebruary 19,20102nd periodWhere Would Americans Be Without African Americans?

Dr. George CarruthersGeorge E. Alcorn Jr.Dr. Daniel H. WilliamsBessie BlountLonnie JohnsonGeorge Carruthers was born in Cincinnati Ohio on October 1, 1939 and grew up in South Side, ChicagoDr. Carruthers graduated from Englewood High School in Chicago. He attended the University of Illinois in Urbana-ChampaignImage Converter for Detecting Electromagnetic Radiation specially in Short Wave Lengths

George Edward Alcorn, Jr. was born on March 22, 1940, to George and Arletta Dixon Alcorn.Attended Occidental College in Pasadena, California. An x-ray spectrometer assists scientists in identifying a material by producing an x-ray spectrum of it, allowing it to be examined visually. This is especially advantageous when the material is not able to be broken down physically.

Dr. Daniel Hale Williams was an African American who made history by performing the first successful open heart surgery operation. Daniel Hale Williams was born in 1856 in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, the fifth of eight children.In Janesville Daniel began to attend high school. He graduated from Hare's Classical Academy in 1877.

Born 1914 Hickory, Virginia.She moved from Virginia to New Jersey where she studied to be a physical therapist at the Panzar College of Physical Education and at Union Junior CollegeThe electrical device allowed a tube to deliver one mouthful of food at a time to a patient in a wheelchair or in a bed whenever he or she bit down on the tube.

Died December 30, 2009.

The top selling toy in the United States in 1991 and 1992, over 40 million Super Soakers have generated over $200 million in sales since 1990. In his hometown of Marietta, Georgia, February 25, 1994 was declared "Lonnie G. Johnson Day" in his honor.

Lonnie Johnson was born on October 6, 1949 in Mobile, AlabamaLonnie Johnson

October6,1949 to June 16, 1970BibliographySqworl.com. Web. 18 Feb. 2010. African American Inventorshttp://www.african-americaninventors.org/inventors.php?id=35 Lonnie Johnsonhttp://www.african-americaninventors.org/inventors.php?id=6 Bessie Blounthttp://www.african-americaninventors.org/inventors.php?id=37Dr. Daniel H. Williamhttp://www.african-americaninventors.org/inventors.php?id=34George E. Alcon Jr.http://www.african-americaninventors.org/inventors.php?id=21George CarruthersWhere Would We Be Without African AmericansTyler JohnsonFebruary 19, 20103rd PeriodAfrican American InventorsLonnie G. JohnsonGeorge CrumGeorge Washington CarverLewis LatimerGranville WoodsLonnie C. JohnsonBirth: October 6, 1949Invention: (Best known for) Super Soaker Water GunIn 1991 and 1992, this was the top selling toy. During high school, he won in a national inventing competition for building a robot out of scraps from the junkyard.He helped to develop thermodynamic and control systems for use with space projects.He developed a CFC free refrigeration system with a hydraulic heat pump.

George CrumBirth: 1822 in Saratoga Lake, New YorkDeath: 1914 in Saratoga Lake, New YorkInvented the potato chipsIn 1853, George Crum was employed as a chef in an elegant resort in Saratoga Springs, New York. During that time, a dinner guest was displeased with the French fries stating they were too thick. George Crum sliced them so thin that they would be too crisp to use with a fork, but the customer loved them!

George CrumIn 1960, George Crum opened his own restaurant, in which a basket of potato chips were put on each table. He worked as a guide in the Adirondack Mountains and an Indian trader.He was born George Speck but used the name Crum which was a name his father used a jockey.George Washington CarverBirth: 1864 near Diamond Grove, MissouriDeath: January 5, 1943 in Tuskegee, AlabamaInventions: Developed hundreds of uses and products from peanuts, sweet potatoes, and pecans, such as cosmetics, paints, stains and many more.

14George Washington CarverIn 1927 he invented a process for producing paints and stains from soybeans.Most of his products he didnt make a profit or patent them.Developed crop rotation.He was a botanist. He was the first African American student and later faculty member at Iowa State Agricultural College.He also studied art and piano.He designed a mobile school called a Jesup Wagon to bring education to farmers.Lewis LatimerBirth: September 4, 1848 in Chelsea, MassachusettsDeath: December 11,1928Inventions: Carbon filament for the light bulb

Lewis LatimerHe joined the U.S. Navy when he was 16 years old.He taught himself mechanical drawing.Alexander Graham Bell hired him to draw the plans for the telephone.In 1884 he worked for Thomas Edison as a patent investigator .He also wrote a book on how the incandescent lamp works.

Grandville WoodsBirth: April 23, 1856 in Columbus, OhioDeath: January 30, 1910 in New York CityList of a Few Inventions: improved steam boiler furnace, improved telephone transmitter, concept of a third rail to allow a train to receive more electricity which is still used on subway train platforms, Synchronous Multiplex Railway Telegraph which allowed moving trains to send messages to railway stations.

Grandville WoodsIn 1884, Grandville Woods and his brother, Lyates, formed the Woods Railway Telegraph Company, where telephone, telegraph, and electrical equipment were manufactured and sold.He obtained more than 50 patents for his inventions.Sold some inventions to Westinghouse, General Electric, and American Engineering.While working in a railroad machine shop and steel mills, he taught himself electrical and mechanical engineering.At the age of 10, he began working in a machine shop repairing railroad equipment.BibliographyBlackinventor. Web. 15 Feb. 2010. .Ideafinder. Web. 7 Feb. 2010. .Ideafinder. Web. 18 Feb. 2010. .Invention.Smithsonian. Web. 8 Feb. 2010. .Teacher.Schoolastic. Web. 8 Feb. 2010. .Web.Mit. Web. 7 Feb. 2010. .Wikipedia. Web. 15 Feb. 2010. .Wikipedia. Web. 15 Feb. 2010. .Where Would Americans Be Without African AmericansColey StedwellFebruary 19, 20103rd period21African American InventorsDr. Mark DeanDr. Charles DrewBenjamin BannekerLonnie JohnsonGeorge Crum

22Dr. Mark DeanBorn on March 2, 1957Has several patents for computer inventionsStarted working at IBM in 1980He holds three of IBM's original nine PC patents and currently holds more than 20 total patents

Dr. Charles DrewBorn on June 3, 1904 Washington D.C.Died April 1, 1950 at the age of 45 years old Invented the blood bankWent to Columbia University to do his Ph.D. on blood storage

24Benjamin BannekerBorn November 9 1731Died October 9, 1806 at the age of 74 years oldInvented Americas first clockWas a farmer, mathematician, astronomer, author and land surveyor

Lonnie JohnsonBorn on October 6, 1949Invented the Super Soaker water gun in 1982Has worked with the US Air Force and NASA

George CrumBorn on October 26th, 1926, in Providence, Rhode IslandDied September 8th, 2007He lived in Saratoga Lake, NY for most of his lifeHis parents were Le Roy and Polly CrumLe Roy was a flour millerGeorge ran away to enlist in the military at age 18Invented the potato chip on accidentPotato chips were never patented, and George never took credit for the invention

27BibliographyDr. Mark Dean. Digital image. News. Web. 17 Feb. 2010. .Benjamin Banneker. Digital image. Black-Inventor. Web. 17 Feb. 2010. .George Crum. Digital image. Black-Inventor. Web. 17 Feb. 2010. .Lonnie G. Johnson. Digital image. Black-Inventor. Web. 17 Feb. 2010. .Dr. Charles Drew. Digital image. Black-Inventor. Web. 17 Feb. 2010. .Lonnie G. Johnson. Digital image. African American Registry. Web. 17 Feb. 2010. .Ask. Web. 17 Feb. 2010. .Ask. Web. 17 Feb. 2010. .Ask. Web. 17 Feb. 2010. .Ask. Web. 17 Feb. 2010. http://www.ask.com/web?qsrc=2417&o=15732&l=dir&q=how+did+dr.+charles+drew+dieAsk. Web. 17 Feb. 2010. .Ask. Web. 17 Feb. 2010. .

Where Would Americans Be Without African AmericansHeather SkipperFebruary 19,20104th Period Benjamin Banneker Patricia BathMarjorie JoynerGarrett MorganWillard Bennett

African American InventorsBenjamin Banneker was born on November 9,1731 in Ellicotts Mills, MarylandHis mother was born free(which means he was also born free) and his father was a former slaveHe was educated by Quakers but was mostly self taughtHe invented the Americas first fully functioning striking clock in the early 1750s Benjamin Banneker died on October 25,1806

Benjamin Banneker

Patricia Bath was born in Harlem, New York on November 4,1942Her father, Rupert, was a well educated man that was a motorman for N.Y.C subway and a merchant seamanGladys, her mother, worked as a housewife and domesticShe invented Cataract Laserphaco Probe that was patented in 1988Patricia Bath is still living today

Patricia Bath

Marjorie was born in 1896 in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia She was born to George Stewart, a schoolteacher, and Annie StewartShe went to Chicago Christian high school, Bethune-Cookman college, and Chicago Musical College She invented a machine that would permanently wave women's hair for many daysMs. Joyner died on December 7,1994

Marjorie Joyner

Garrett Morgan was born in Paris, Kentucky on March 4,1877 He was born to former slavesHe never made it past elementary school but hired a tutor Garrett Morgan invented a traffic signal that was patented in 1923He died on July 27,1963Garrett Morgan

34Willard was born on June 13, 1903 in Findley,Ohio He attended many colleges to study physicsHe invented the radio frequency mass spectrometerBennett passed away on September 28, 1987Willard Bennett

Answers.com: Wiki Q&A combined with free online dictionary, thesaurus, and encyclopedias. Web. 17 Feb. 2010. .Bellis, Mary. Inventors. Web. 08 Feb. 2010. .Bellis, Mary. "Patricia bath." Inventors. Web. 10 Feb. 2010. ."Benjamin Banneker." The Black Inventor Online Museum - a Look at Black Inventors and their Contributions to Society. Web. 08 Feb. 2010. ."BLACK HISTORY REFLECTION: Benjamin Banneker 1731-1806." K581s Blog. Web. 08 Feb. 2010. .The Black Inventor Online Museum - a Look at Black Inventors and their Contributions to Society. Web. 10 Feb. 2010. .Digital image. Google.com. Web. 17 Feb. 2010. .Digital image. Google.com. Web. 17 Feb. 2010. .Digital image. Google.com. Web. 17 Feb. 2010. .Digital image. Google.com. Web. 17 Feb. 2010. .Digital image. Web. 17 Feb. 2010. .Web. .

BibliographyWhere Would Americans Be Without African AmericansTaylee Newsome February 19,2010 2nd Period African American Inventors Augustus Jackson G.E. Becket J.L. Love W.D. Davis J. Ricks

~Introduction~ Invented Ice cream Served as White House Chief Created several ice cream flavors After he served in White House, started his own successful catering business Turned out to have the most successful ice cream parlors~AugustusJackson~

~G.E. Beckett~Was born in Birmingham AL ,Feb 04 1943Died in Hendersonville TN in June 10,2009Invented the mailbox or letter boxWas granted his patentAlso improved the mail slot that was permanently mounted on front doors.

Invented the pencil sharpenerPatented Nov 23,1897Before inventing pencil sharpener, improved Plasterers HawkIt is flat piece of board made of wood or metal which plaster or mortar was placedPlasterer Hawk was patented July 9,1895 ~J.L. Love~

41Invented the riding saddleThan patented on Oct 6,1895Born May 29,1953 in New York Was a leading agriculturist at Wyandotte countySon of Ezra F. Davis

~W.D. Davis~

Invented Horse Shoes, March 30,1885Was born February 10,1843 near Massillon, OhioEntered Kenyon College in 1861Left the College at end of year to enlist in Union ArmyServed in Kentucky from 1862-1863

~J.Ricks~

Works CitedBook finder. G.E. Becket. Web. 18 Feb. 010. .Cowboys. J. Ricks. Web. 18 Feb. 010. .Digital image. African Americans. W.D. Davis. Web. 18 Feb. 010. .Google. G.E.Beckect. Web. 18 Feb. 010. .Mountzion. W.D.Davis. Web. 18 Feb. 010. .Nancy. J.L.Love. Web. 18 Feb. 010. .Web shots. Augustus Jackson. Web. 18 Feb. 010. .~Bibliography~Where would Americans be without African AmericansKayla RathburnFebruary 19, 20103rd periodAfrican American InventorsGeorge CarruthersPatricia BathLewis TempleFrederick JonesRuth Miro

George Carruthers

Born on Oct. 1, 1934 in Cincinnati, Ohio

He was an ultraviolet observer for NASA.

Invention: Far Ultraviolet Camera Spectrograph.

Was given patent for invention on Nov. 11, 1969.

Patricia Bath

Born on November 4, 1942

Invention: Laser Cataract Surgery

Patent on May 17, 1988

1st African American female doctor to receive patent for medical inventionLewis Temple

Born in 1800s as a slave in Richmond. 1. Received freedom in 1929

Invention: Toggle Iron Harpoon 1. For whale hunting

Temples Toggle was the name given to invention.

Frederick McKinley Jones

Born in 1893More than 60 inventionsInvention: Automatic refrigeration system for trucks.National Medal of Technology in 1991

Ruth J. Miro

Born in New York City.

Founder of RJ Miro Corporation.

Invention: Paper Rings.

Changing the world...one paper ring at a time Miro Announced to newspaper.

Notable RecognitionsBibliography"George Carruthers." Web log post. Web. 17 Jan. 2010. ."George Carruthers." Web log post. Web. 5 Jan. 2010. ."Patricia Bath." Weblog post. Web. "Patricia Bath." Weblog post. Web. 17 Jan. 2010. .Lewis Temple." Web log post. Web. 17 Jan. 2010. ."Lewis Temple." Web log post. Web. 3 Jan. 2010. ."Ruth J. Miro." Web log post. Web. 5 Jan. 2010. . "Frederick McKinley Jones." Web log post. Web. 18 Jan. 2010. . Ice Cream Truck. Digital image. Web. 18 Jan. 2010. .

African American InventorsBY KAYLA SNOW DUE FEBRURARY 19TH3RD PERIODAFRICAN AMERICAN INVENTORSJack Arthur JohnsonGeorge Washington CarverMadam C.J. WalkerDr.Patricia BethBenjamin BannekerJack Arthur JohnsonJack Johnsons real name is Jack Arthur JohnsonHe was born on March 31st 1878 in Galveston, TexasHe was the first African American heavyweight champion in 1908People nicknamed him the Galveston GiantDuring his boxing career fought 114 fights,winning 80 matches,and 45 knockouts

George Washington CarverGeorge Washington Carver was born in 1864 near Diamond Grove,MissouriCarver discovered three hundred uses for peanutsHe was nicknamed The Plant DoctorHe is one of the worlds most important scientists

Madam C.J. WalkerMadam C.J. Walkers real name is Sarah BreedloveShe had one older sister and four brothers named Louvenia,Andrew,James,Solomon and OwensLouvenia and Madam move to Vicksburg after their parents died of yellow feverShe became the first African American millionaire after developing hair products for black women

Dr.Patricia BathPatricia Bath is from New York She was born on November 4,1952Patricia made a laser device for removing cataract lenses and transformed eye surgeryIn 1975,Bath became the first African American woman surgeon at the UCLA Medical Center

Benjamin BannekerBenjamin Banneker was born on November 9,1731 in Ellicotts Mills,MarylandHe built one of the first watches made in AmericaHe was the first African American to build the first watchThe first watch he made was a wooden pocket watch

BIBLIOGRAPHYJack Johnson. Digital image. Wikipedia.web.08 Feb.2010image.

George Washington Carver. Digital image.Wikipedia.Web 08 Feb.2010.Madam C.J. Walker.Digital image.Wikipedia.Web.08Feb.2010.Patricia Bath.Digital image.Wikipedia.Web.08 Feb.201.Benjamin Bannneker.Digital image.Wikipedia.Web.08 Feb.2010..

Where Would America be without African AmericansReese KilpatrickFebruary 19th 20104th period61African American Inventors Garret MorganLonnie G. JohnsonFred M. JonesOtis BoykinLewis TempleGarret Morgan

The son of former slaves, Garrett Morgan was born in Paris, Kentucky on March 4, 1877.

In 1895, Morgan moved to Cleveland, Ohio, where he went to work as a sewing machine repair man.The gas mask was used to rescue 32 men trapped during an explosion in a 250 feet underground tunnel.Garret Morgan patented the Morgan safety hood and smoke protector in 1914.Invention: The Gas MaskLonnie G. Johnson

Dr. Lonnie Johnson, a nuclear engineer, first had the idea of making a high performance toy water gun. 1991, the Power Drencher unleashed onto the water blaster market.Lonnie G. Johnson was born October 6, 1949. He is best known as the inventor of the Super soaker water gun. The Super Soaker was the top selling toy in the United States in 1991 and 1992. It generated over $1 billion in sales since 2007. Invention: The Super SoakerFred M. Jones

Fred Jones was born on May 17, 1893 in Covington, Kentucky. His father was a white railroad worker of Irish descent and his mother was BlackOn August 1, 1918 Jones enlisted in the 809 Pioneer Infantry of the United States Army and served in France during World War I.

Jones died on February 21, 1961 and was awarded the National Medal of Technology. Jones was the first Black inventor to ever receive such an honor.Invention: Two-cycle gas engineJones patented the Two-cycle gas engine in 5/29/1945 and in 3/11/1947.

Otis Boykin

Otis Boykin invented the electronic control devices for guided missiles. It was patent on Feb. 21, 1961.

He also worked in a laboratory testing automatic controls for airplanes.Boykin was born in Dallas, Texas, on August 29,1920. He died of a heart failure in 1982.

Invention: The Guided Missile Control DevicesHe is most famous for inventing the pacemaker.Lewis Temple Lewis Temple was born in 1800 as a slave in Richmond, Virginia. He got his freedom and moved to New Bedford, Massachusetts in 1929 where he worked as a blacksmith.

In 1848 Temple improved a harpoon that could kill large mammals. He called the invention Temple's Toggle or Temple's Iron.In 1854 while his new shop was under construction, Temple fell into a hole and he died a few short weeks later because of his injuries.Experts announced that Temple's harpoon was "the single most important invention in the whole history of whaling."

Invention: Whale HarpoonOnline Bibliographyhttp://inventors.about.com/od/mstartinventors/a/Garrett_Morgan.htmhttp://davislearningcenter.com/images/GarrettMorganmask.gifhttp://www.isoaker.com/Info/history_supersoaker.htmlhttp://www.blackinventor.com/pages/fredjones.htmlhttp://home.bellsouth.net/coDataImages/bellsouth/Groups/0/202/folders/63743/4047298BoykinScience.jpghttp://www.blackinventor.com/pages/lewistemple.html

Where Would America Be Without African Americans Ashley MoodyPD.2February 19 2010

69ContentsElijah McCoyLewis LatimerJan Ernst MatzeligerGranville T. WoodsMadam C.J. WalkerBibliography

70Elijah McCoyMcCoy was born in 1843-1929McCoy invented an oil-dripping cup for trainsOther inventors tried to copy McCoys oil-dripping cup

71Lewis LatimerLatimer was born in 1848-1928Latimer invented an important part of the light bulb (carbon filament)Latimer worked in both laboratories of Thames Edison and Alexander Graham Bell.

72Jan Ernst MatzeligerMatzeliger was born in 1852-1889Matzeliger invented a shoemaking machine that increased shoemaking speed by 900%In 1992, the U.S. made a postage stamp in honor of Matzeliger

73Granville T. WoodsWoods was born in 1856-1910Woods invented a train-to-station communication systemWoods left school at the age of 10 to work and support his family

74Madam C.J. WalkerWalker was born in 1869-1919Walker invented hair care and cosmetic productsWalker worked with Marjorie JoynerIn 1908, Walker opened a college in Pittsburgh

75Bibliography"Article title." Http://northbysouth.kenyon.edu/2002/Music/Images/JPEG/field2.JPG. Web. ."Elijah McCoy, Granville T. Woods, Jan Ernst Matzeliger, and Lewis Latimer ." Http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/bhistery/inventors/. Web. ."Elijah McCoy." Http://k581.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/elijah20mccoy1.jpg. Web. . "Elijah McCoy." Http://www.billcasselman.com/mccoy_lubricator.gif. Web. ."Granville T. Woods." Http://rhapsodyinbooks.files.wordpress.com/2008/12/granvillewoods.jpg. Web. ."Granville T. Woods." Http://images.nypl.org/index.php?id=1169768&t=w. Web. ."Jan Ernst Matzeliger." Http://z.about.com/d/inventors/1/0/T/y/Matzeliger.jpg. Web. ."Jan Ernst Matzeliger." Http://high.heels.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/image-16-tm.jpg. Web. ."Lewis Latimer." Http://www.lrc.rpi.edu/resources/news/pressReleases/img/Lewis.jpg. Web. ."Lewis Latimer." Http://z.about.com/d/inventors/1/0/J/C/latimer.gif. Web. ."Madame C.J. Walker." Http://inventors.about.com/od/wstartinventors/a/MadameWalker.htm. Web. ."Madame C.J. Walker." Http://mrkash.com/activities/images/cjwalker.jpg. Web. ."Madame C.J. Walker." Http://www.news.harvard.edu/gazette/2001/02.08/photos/06-hairproduct-200.jpg. Web. .76