Students will understand the importance of light and how different types of lighting fixtures have changed over time. They will understand that light is a form of energy and comes from different fuels and they will understand why it was more economical to switch from whale oil to kerosene. Students will discuss where energy for lighting comes from today.
Early American Lighting
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Topic/Subject Area | Home Life, Household Items, Furniture; Science, Technology |
Historical Era | Colonial settlement, 1620–1762, Revolutionary America, 1763–1783, The New Nation, 1784–1815, National Expansion and Reform, 1816–1860, Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861–1877 |
Grade Level | Elementary (K–5) |
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Last Revision Date | 2024 |