Thomas Edison

Historical Character, Social Studies & Science Assembly Program

Grades: K–6

Thomas Edison comes to your school as part of our Time Traveling Inventors assembly program. Using immersive multimedia segments and live hosting, students meet Edison and explore the story behind the light bulb—how inventors test ideas, learn from failure, and keep improving. Through social studies and science, students discover how Edison's work helped shape everyday life and modern technology.

What Students Learn

• How Thomas Edison improved the incandescent light bulb and why iteration matters in invention
• How inventors test ideas, learn from failure, and keep improving designs
• The invention of the phonograph and how it changed how people experience sound
• The connection between curiosity, hard work, and breakthrough innovation
• How Edison's inventions shaped modern life (electricity, recorded sound, motion pictures)
• The importance of testing, refining, and never stopping until you get it right

Perfect For These School Events

• STEM/STEAM Week or Science Fair kickoffs
• Social Studies units on American inventors and innovation
• Growth mindset and perseverance-themed events
• Invention fairs and Maker Space celebrations
• Curriculum nights and parent engagement events

How It Works at Your School

Our performer leads a live, in-person assembly in your gym or auditorium, supported by multimedia segments that bring Thomas Edison into the program. Students participate through guided questions, quick activities, and real-world connections that make history and invention feel immediate.