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🔢 The Science of Math: How Children Actually Learn It

Math is often seen as a subject of right and wrong answers, memorized facts, and timed tests. But beneath the worksheets and flashcards lies something much deeper: a fascinating blend of brain development, psychology, and real-world discovery. Understanding the science behind how children learn math can completely change how we teach it and how kids experience it. Math Is More Than Numbers At its core, math is about recognizing patterns, relationships, and structures. It connects to fields like Cognitive Science and Neuroscience, which show that learning math is not just about memorizing but also about building mental frameworks. Children aren’t born knowing math facts, but they are born with a sense of quantity. Even babies can tell the difference between “more” and “less.” This early ability is known as Number Sense. That’s the foundation everything else builds on. The Brain on Math When children engage in math, multiple parts of the brain light up, especially areas responsible for r...
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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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