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Joseph Henry: American Physicist

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Description

Website presenting the history and papers of Joseph Henry (1797-1878), revered scientist of his time and first secretary (director) of the Smithsonian. Includes biographical information, Henry's papers, articles on Henry, and Henry namesakes.

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http://www.si.edu/termsofuse/

Educational Use

Reading, Visual/Spatial

Learning Resource Type

On-Line

Educational Role

student, teacher

Time required

10 min

Interactivity Type

Expositive

Accessibility Feature

structuralNavigation

Accessibility Hazard

noFlashingHazard, noMotionSimulationHazard, noSoundHazard

Accessibility Control

None

Topic

  • Celebrities
  • Typical age range 12-14
  • Typical age range 10-12
  • Scientists
  • History
  • Typical age range 8-10
  • Typical age range 16-18
  • Typical age range 14-16
  • American History
  • Famous People

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