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- 6th - 8th
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Students research and identify ways that Benjamin Franklin contributed to society. They idenify the core democratic values and how he achieved them. They research organizations in their area that give back to the community. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students explain that Benjamin Franklin discovered electricity and to make the connection between the discovery of electricity with the advance of technology. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students study Benjamin Franklin and participate in simple experiments in electricity. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students utilize Internet research methods to gather information about the inventions of Benjamin Franklin. They prepare oral reports and present them to the class incorporating at least one visual aid. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students participate in different activites examining Benjamin Franklin and his activities. They work together in groups and as a class to research his inventions and his self-improvement plans. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students investigate the life of Benjamin Franklin and his contributions to the founding of the United States. They complete a WebQuest and answer discussion questions as they read the online article, and discuss the answers to the discussion questions. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students explore various websites featuring the life and achievements of Benjamin Franklin. They investigate Franklin's roles in colonial society as well as pictures of his various inventions. They view excerpts of historical documents related to Benjamin Franklin. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students examine the impact of Benjamin Franklin's ideas on the goods and services available in Colonial America as well as analyze the importance of Franklin to modern society. While listening to "How Ben Franklin Stole the Lightning", they complete a provided worksheet then work in groups to create a museum exhibit about Franklin's contributions to modern day goods and services. Full Review »
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- 5th - 6th
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Students conduct research into world events that were occurring during the time that Benjamin Franklin lived. They work in small groups to research a variety of resources including the Internet. They participate in a class discussion to share the information gained during the activity. Full Review »
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- 10th
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Students work together to examine the virtues of Benjamin Franklin. In groups, they read excerpts of his autobiography and identify instances which his writing makes an example of self-improvement. To end the lesson, they work with a partner to create a poster and report their findings to the class. Full Review »
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