And it was invented entirely by accident. Johnson was both a NASA engineer and a toy inventor. And it was an accidental discovery that brought it into being. Lonnie Johnson once took an aptitude test that indicated he wouldn’t make a good scientist. Trying to create a new cooling system for rockets, impressive inventor Lonnie Johnson instead created the mechanics for the iconic toy. Black History Month READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity. Using his imagination and spare parts around his home, Lonnie started creating and inventing as a youth. Our reading resources assist parents, teachers, and other educators in helping struggling readers build fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension skills. LET’S LOOK AT… The Cover: What can you infer, or guess, about Lonnie Johnson based on the cover illustration? It’s one of the top twenty toys of all time. In February, America celebrates Black History Month, also known as National African American History Month. Engage Students with a Lonnie Johnson Invention STEM Challenge!Whoosh STEM Challenge is a fun and unique way to engage your students during Black History Month. Trying to create a new cooling system for refrigerators and air conditioners, impressive inventor Lonnie Johnson instead created the mechanics for the iconic toy. - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books From childhood, African American inventor Johnson was a tinkerer: "Lonnie loved building and creating. Carly and Adam. Lonnie Johnson Whoosh! What items do you see in the picture? Lonnie Johnson's Super Soaking Stream of Inventions Written by Chris Barton and Illustrated by Don Tate As a young boy, Lonnie was always building things, from bamboo shooters to rockets—he even built a robot in high school! It’s one of top twenty toys of all time. : Lonnie Johnson's Super-Soaking Stream of Inventions Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Whoosh! Ron later went on to become an astronaut who unfortunately lost his life in the 1986 Challenger explosion. The library where Ron got his library card is dedicated to astronaut McNair. Whoosh! : Lonnie Johnson's Super-Soaking Stream of Inventions is a beautifully illustrated picturebook biography about Lonnie Johnson, the African American rocket scientist who accidentally invented one of the most popular toys of all time -- the Super Soaker. : Lonnie Johnson's Super-Soaking Stream of Inventions by Chris Barton and Don Tate. Whoosh! Barton refers to a personal interview with Johnson, but no further source notes are included. Get this from a library! Digital artwork is serviceable and should stand up well for a group read aloud. by . You know the Super Soaker. After the story is read aloud, create a timeline of Johnson’s life as an inventor. As an adult, Lonnie continued with his creative inventions until one day he discovered, quite by accident, the Super Soaker: the ultimate water gun. Digital artwork is serviceable and should stand up well for a group read aloud. Digital artwork is serviceable and should stand up well for a group read aloud. Whoosh: Lonnie Johnson’s Super-Soaking Stream of Inventions introduces students to the life and accomplishments of this amazing man. In this STEM Activity, students are challenged to create their own invention to solve a real world problem. The Pictures: Show students the diagrams on the endpapers. Trying to create a new cooling system for refrigerators and air conditioners, inventor Lonnie Johnson … Read this book to find out what Ron did in order to take a stand. Students begin the activity Engage Students with a Lonnie Johnson Invention STEM Challenge! Whoosh! Whoosh! - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books From childhood, African American inventor Johnson was a tinkerer: "Lonnie … Students begin the activity : Lonnie Johnson's Super-Soaking Stream Of Inventions (Into Reading, Read Aloud Module 5 #3) View larger image. These are just a few of the patents that Lonnie Johnson has on his inventions. Parents and families can use this guide to direct student thinking before, during and after reading. I just LOVE Don Tate's playful, charming, expressive, and brightly-colored illustrations: Draw a character map for Johnson. : Lonnie Johnson's Super-Soaking Stream of Inventions Kindle Edition ... Digital artwork is serviceable and should stand up well for a group read aloud. Barton refers to a personal interview with Johnson, but no further source notes are included.