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Banneker, Benjamin
This category lists pages and sites about the life of African-American farmer and self-taught mathematician Benjamin Banneker (1731-1806). Born the son of a freed slave, Banneker earned the title "first African-American inventor" by designing things such as an irrigation system that produced wheat and kept U.S. troops from starving during the Revolutionary War. Banneker was also one of the designers of the U.S. capital.
Sites in Banneker, Benjamin
Benjamin Banneker's Life
Short biography along with a puzzle Banneker created.
Stamp on Black History: Benjamin Banneker
Detailed biography written by students for students.
Maryland's African American Heritage: Benjamin Banneker
Tells the story of the man who carved America's first functional clock.
Mathematicians of the African Diaspora: Benjamin Banneker
Features a detailed biography as well as excerpts from a letter Banneker wrote to Thomas Jefferson.
Benjamin Banneker: Mathematician, Astronomer
Includes a short biography, sketch, and excerpts from a letter Thomas Jefferson wrote to Banneker after reading his almanac.
Benjamin Banneker
Brief student-friendly article.
Benjamin Banneker: An American Pioneer
A detailed look at the self-taught man and the contributions he made to astronomy, science, and math. From About.com.
Inventor of the Week: Benjamin Banneker
Tells how Banneker designed an irrigation system that helped save Colonial troops from starvation during the Revolutionary War.
Benjamin Banneker
Includes a short biography and tells about Benjamin Banneker writing the first Farmers' Almanac.
Kulture Kidz: Benjamin Banneker
Short biography and sketch. |
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