Cause and Effect
What was the effect of Thomas getting Scarlet Fever?
He became hard of hearing and deaf.
Where was he born?
He was born in Milan, Ohio.
Name one thing Thomas invented.
He invented the carbon transmitter, the phonograph, and the light bulb.
The effect was he was homeschooled. What was the cause?
School was hard for Thomas.
When was he born?
He was born in 1847.
What did people call him when his was older?
They called him "The Wizard."
The effect was Thomas was kicked off the train with all his things. What was the cause?
Chemicals in his laboratory exploded and caused a fire on the train.
True or false. Thomas was the oldest of six children.
False. He was the youngest of 7 kids.
What was Thomas' mom's job?
She was a teacher.
Where was Thomas' laboratory when he was little?
His laboratory was in his family's cellar.
What was Thomas called by his family when he was young?
He was called Young Al.
What was the central message of this story?