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💦Why Every Parent Needs to Be a Water Watcher

When it comes to children and water, safety can’t be left to chance. Drowning is quick, quiet, and often happens when adults are close by but not paying full attention. Whether it’s the bathtub, a backyard pool, a lake, or even during swim class, kids need more than supervision, they need a designated water watcher. What Is a Water Watcher? A Water Watcher is an adult who takes on the specific responsibility of actively supervising children around water. Unlike general supervision, being a Water Watcher means your only job in that moment is to watch the water and the kids in it - no distractions, no exceptions. Why It Matters Drowning is silent: Forget the movie scenes with splashing and shouting. Most drownings happen quietly and in seconds. It happens fast: A child can slip under the water in less than 30 seconds. It can happen anywhere: Pools, bathtubs, ponds, beaches, even backyard buckets hold risks for little ones. Having a Water Watcher creates a safety net. When one person is a...
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Lewis Latimer: Inventor, Engineer, Author

 

Photo of Lewis Latimer, Inventor & a true renaissance man


Lewis Howard Latimer was an American inventor, draftsman, and engineer. He was born on September 4, 1848, in Chelsea, Massachusetts, and died on December 11, 1928, in Flushing, New York.

Latimer is best known for his contributions to the development of the electric light bulb. He worked for the inventor Alexander Graham Bell and helped draft the patent for the telephone. Later, Latimer went to work for the Edison Electric Light Company and was instrumental in developing the electric light bulb by creating a longer-lasting filament.

In addition to his work with the electric light bulb, Latimer also patented several other inventions, including an improved system of ventilation for railway cars, a device for cleaning and renewing carbon filaments in incandescent lamps, and a method of making carbons for use in electric lamps.

Latimer was one of the few African Americans working in a field dominated by white men at the time. Despite facing racial discrimination, he was recognized for his technical skills and creativity, and he went on to have a successful career in the field of electrical engineering.

Today, Latimer is remembered as one of the pioneers of the electrical industry and a trailblazer for African Americans in STEM fields. His legacy continues to inspire future generations to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Learning Opportunities:

1. Read a kids book about Lewis Latimer
2. Watch a brief documentary on Lewis Latimer
3. Visit the Lewis Latimer House in person or virtually.
4. Create a 'Family Tree' or diagram showing the history of 'light'...from natural to harnessed or try one of these projects. 
5. Share the new found knowledge with anyone who may not know. #BlackHistory
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