There's also a link to resources for parents and teachers. If not, they can find out here. This virtual museum from Smith College in Massachusetts includes some unusual and not so unusual inventions from ancient times. Find out who invented eyeliner, the potter's wheel, blown glass, and more. Ancient Inventions Have students click on Inventor of the Week and Inventor of the Week Archives to find out all about inventors.
Students can search by inventor's name or invention.
Have students click on The Inventor's Handbook to find answers to inventors' most frequently asked questions. 3M Collaborative Invention Unit Students will find a lot of advice for becoming a future inventor, such as keeping a journal, being a good critic, and marketing an invention. If the inventor or invention you're interested in isn't on the site, just e-mail the site. You can search for inventors and inventions by time, topic, or alphabetical order. Invention This site, geared for girls, gives information on how to begin inventing, female inventors, how people throughout history have been inspired by others' ideas, and a list of silly, but real inventions.