This article depicts the story of Alice Parker, an African-American woman who invented a gas furnace for central heating with an individual thermostat for each unit. She patented her invention in 1919. Kids will complete the vocabulary worksheet by matching temperature words and definitions to reveal this inventor's name.
Individual Room Temperature Controls Puzzle & Reading Passage
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The articles in this printable book highlight the achievements of 16 women. The challenging puzzles will test your students' comprehension of each article.
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