George Washington CarverGeorge Washington Carver

The “Peanut Man”The “Peanut Man”

Early BeginningsEarly BeginningsBorn around 1864Born around 1864

Born near Diamond, MissouriBorn near Diamond, Missouri

Kidnapped by Confederate Raiders as a Kidnapped by Confederate Raiders as a babybaby

Both parents diedBoth parents died

Adopted by Moses and Susan CarverAdopted by Moses and Susan Carver

Earned nickname “Plant Doctor"Earned nickname “Plant Doctor"

EducationEducation

Moved to Kansas at age 12 to attend schoolMoved to Kansas at age 12 to attend school– Attended Minneapolis High SchoolAttended Minneapolis High School

At age 30, he was accepted into collegeAt age 30, he was accepted into college– Iowa Agricultural CollegeIowa Agricultural College– Graduated with:Graduated with:

Bachelor of Science Degree in 1894Bachelor of Science Degree in 1894

Masters Degree in 1897Masters Degree in 1897

A Wonderful TeacherA Wonderful Teacher

Became first black faculty member of Iowa Became first black faculty member of Iowa CollegeCollege

Taught classes about soil conservationTaught classes about soil conservation

In 1879, moved to Tuskegee InstituteIn 1879, moved to Tuskegee Institute– Director of AgricultureDirector of Agriculture

A Brilliant ManA Brilliant Man

Developed crop rotation methodDeveloped crop rotation method

Invented over 325 products from peanutsInvented over 325 products from peanuts

Invented more than 100 products from Invented more than 100 products from sweet potatoessweet potatoes

Invented over 75 products from pecansInvented over 75 products from pecans

InventionsInventions

The following slides are all products The following slides are all products invented by George Washington Carverinvented by George Washington Carver

How many of these items do you use on a How many of these items do you use on a regular basis?regular basis?

Invention OneInvention One

CrayonsCrayons

Invention TwoInvention Two

ShampooShampoo

Invention ThreeInvention Three

MayonnaiseMayonnaise

Invention FourInvention Four

PaperPaper

Invention FiveInvention Five

PaintsPaints

Invention SixInvention Six

FlourFlour

Invention SevenInvention Seven

Laundry SoapLaundry Soap

Invention EightInvention Eight

Salted PeanutsSalted Peanuts

Invention NineInvention Nine

Newspaper PrintNewspaper Print

Invention TenInvention Ten

After Dinner MintsAfter Dinner Mints

ResourcesResources

http://www.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/gwc/resources/furtherresearch.html

http://www.nps.gov/archive/gwca/expanded/gwc.htm

http://www.invent.org/hall_of_fame/30.html