Genius Inventor or Mad Scientist?
Thomas Edison is well known as being a savvy businessman and one of the world's best inventors. He held 1,093 patents during his lifetime. But how much do you really know about Thomas Edison, other than he invented the light bulb? For example, did you know he was behind the electric chair? In this historical investigation you will visit a series of websites and watch a number of videos to come to a conclusion on your own. Was Edison a genius inventor, or a mad scientist?