Edison's Fort Myers Laboratory
Chris Pendleton tours Thomas Edison's Florida laboratory and discusses the work that went on there.
Description
Chris Pendleton tours Thomas Edison's Florida laboratory and discusses the work that went on there.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- Where was the primary focus of Edison’s scientific research? Explain why.
- Explain why Edison was fascinated with plants.
- What effect did his Ft. Myers lab have on U.S. Patent law.
- Describe the relationship between Henry Ford and Thomas Edison.
- Why did Edison, Ford, and Firestone focus on the production of rubber?
- What different kinds of professionals did Edison employ at his laboratory?
- List examples of Edison’s inventions.