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The Evolution of Pencils: From Aztecs to Modern Mechanics

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Discover the fascinating history and various types of pencils, from their ancient use by the Aztecs with wrapped graphite to the invention of wooden pencils and mechanical variants by Nicholas Jacques Conte. Pencils have evolved to include different textures and colors, catering to a range of artistic and writing needs. Learn how mechanical pencils, known for their reusability and convenience, have become some of the most popular options today.

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The Evolution of Pencils: From Aztecs to Modern Mechanics

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  1. Pencils By:Tirzah Bailey

  2. Table of Contents Description of the Pencils Who Invented It? Types of Pencils

  3. Description of Pencils • The graphite pencils were used by the Aztecs. They wrapped the graphite with rope and wrote with it. • The wooden pencils were made after the graphite pencils. • The can be made into different textures and colors. • There are also mechanical pencils that are used now. • The mechanical pencil is probably the most popular pencil because the pencil is reusable. • The mechanical pencil has replaceable lead and erasers. • The mechanical pencils also has a hard cover so it’s not as easy to break.

  4. Pictures of the different textures Regular Wooden Pencils Rounded Color Pencils Hexagonal Color Pencils Mechanical Pencils

  5. Who Invented the Pencil • The Aztecs used graphite before the wooden pencil was created and got graphite from the earth. • Nicholas Jacques Conte invented the pencil. • He was a French army officer.

  6. Pictures of the Inventor/Aztecs Created by: Nicholas Jacques Conte Nicholas Jacques Conte

  7. Different Types of Pencils • Graphite Pencils-They were used mostly by the Aztecs and probably after the wooden pencils were made. • Wood Pencils-These pencils are still used today and one of the most common types of pencils. • Mechanical Pencils-They can be used over and over again and they are also one of the most common types of pencils. • There are many more pencils other than these three.

  8. Pictures of the Different Types of Pencils

  9. Conclusion • Pencils are helpful because it helps people write and draw.

  10. Work Cited “A French Army Officer Invented It.” Who Invented the Pencil. 2013. 9 May 2013 http://www.whoinventedit.net/who-invented-the-pencil.html. Levy, Joel. Really Useful. Plenum, 2002 (2008) “Mechanical Pencils.” The World Book Encyclopedia. 2008.

  11. The End I hope you enjoyed!!!

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