Famous Inventors and Scientists – Poster Project

Life as we know it would be so different if it weren’t for some fantastic history-making inventors and scientists whose efforts changed the world around them. Whether their inventions were small or huge, every one left a lasting legacy and an imprint on society. This year, why not have your students learn about some amazing men and women who have contributed to the world with their inventions? You might inspire them to think about the sciences and how innovations can drive global change. 

This printable pennant banner is the perfect tool to get your students reading, researching and learning about famous inventions. Your students will be encouraged to research and record biographical information on a variety of world-changing inventors.

Who Are Some of the Most Famous Inventors in History? 

This download includes a template for each of the following innovators

• David Warren – Inventor of the ‘Black Box’ Flight Data Recorder
• Howard Florey – Inventor of the Process for Creating Penicillin
• Graeme Clark – Inventor of the Cochlear Implant
• John O’Sullivan – Inventor of Wireless Internet Technology
• Thomas Edison – Inventor of the Lightbulb
• Nikola Tesla – Inventor of the Tesla Coil
• The Wright Brothers – Inventor of the First Airplane
• Samuel Morse – Inventor of the Telegraph & Morse Code
• Stephanie Kwolek – Inventor of Kevlar
• Josephine Cochrane – Inventor of the Dishwasher
• Marie Curie – Inventor of the Mobile X-Ray Machine
• Mary Anderson – Inventor of the Windshield Wiper

Easily Download & Print

Use the dropdown icon on the Download button to download the printable PDF resource file. 

We recommend printing these on heavy cardstock for durability and to make them easier to hang up on your bulletin board.