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Jobs' 8th Grade Science Project Hits Auction Block
19 Aug
Summary
- Steve Jobs' eighth-grade science fair project is up for auction.
- The project focuses on silicon-controlled rectifiers and dates to 1968.
- Other items include early Apple hardware and Jobs' personal effects.

As Apple celebrates its 50th year, a remarkable piece of Steve Jobs' past is up for auction: his eighth-grade science fair project from 1968. Titled "What Is the Silicon-Controlled Rectifier?," the project includes a 10-page report and a display board.
This scientific endeavor offers a glimpse into Jobs' early interest in electronics, years before Apple's inception. The project, sourced from his stepbrother's collection, has remained with the family for decades.
Alongside this unique item, the auction features a range of Apple memorabilia. This includes sealed first-generation iPhones and iPods, signed business cards, and framed photos. The event aims to trace Apple's journey from its humble beginnings to a global technology leader.
Other significant lots include a fully functional 1977 Apple-1 computer, estimated to fetch a high price, and various personal items. Bidding for these pieces of tech history concludes on August 20.