Lewis Latimer House Tour [In-Museum Program]
Description
Lewis Latimer was a classic renaissance man. He was an inventor, self-taught engineer, painter and poet. He became a pioneer for electrical advancements and worked closely with household names like Thomas Edison. Today, the Latimers have left behind a home filled with historical memories in Flushing, Queens. Students will learn about the life and scientific contributions of Lewis Howard Latimer, through a tour of the museum.
This program meets the following New York City Science curriculum standards:
SL.6.4, SL.7.4, SL.8.4, MS-ETS1-1
Offered At
Lewis Latimer House
Lewis H. Latimer (1848-1928) was an African American inventor whose innovations in designing carbon filaments ushered in the age of electric light. Latimer was the son of fugitive slaves, a self-taught master draftsman, an expert on patent law, a poet, and painter--in short, a Renaissance man. The historic Victorian home of Lewis Latimer stands now as a testament to this talented and gracious man.
Details
Subjects
History, African American History, Social Studies, Cultural Connections, My Community
Capacity
25 students, 1 chap. per 10 stu.
Duration
60 min.
Activity
Field Trip
Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, K
Price Options
$150.00 per Group for School Group
$150.00 per Group for Non School Group
$120.00 per Group for Title I School