Travel Log: Awesome Lesson 2-5-14

Taught a lesson today about Lewis Latimer.  Lewis Latimer was African American who  improved upon the filments used in lightbults which resulted in the lightbulb lasting longer and being less expensive to use.  Needless to say his improvement made it possible for every home and business to have light.  What an impact!  As I had this discussion I decided to ask my students why would Thomas Edison hire Lewis Latimer to be one of the first pioneers in Edisons team of inventors and they were immediately engaged and in deep conversation.  One student stated, "Thomas didn't see black when he hired Latimer he saw Green".  Implying Edision new Latimer could make his company a lot of money because he was a smart man.  I hope they understand how important Lewis Latimer's contribution to the world went beyond making a better lightbulb.