Library of Congress
Loc: Benjamin Franklin: In His Own Words
This extensive exhibition offers observations on various facets of Franklin's life, as well as his writing and other accomplishments.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Benjamin Franklin's Birthday
As part of a unit on Benjamin Franklin and his works, this classroom activity provides a brief classroom project and includes lesson plan ideas, web links, and additional texts.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Excerpt From the Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
A learning module that begins with "Excerpt from the Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin" by Benjamin Franklin, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or...
Lumen Learning
Lumen: Enlightenment: Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
Use the text or audio of Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin to consider the two learning outcomes below. Describe the major historical and cultural developments of the Enlightenment; explain key concepts. Describe the major conventions,...
History Tools
History Tools: Benjamin Franklin on Religion [Pdf]
Excerpt from The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, 1771, 1774, 1788 in which Franklin discusses his thoughts and beliefs on nature and religion. Paragraph numbers have been added.
NASA
Nasa Earth Observatory: Benjamin Franklin (1706 1790)
In this article learn about Benjamin Franklin and how he published numerous scientific papers. Discover how Franklin compared weather patterns with others and even made weather predictions.
Other
Colonial Hall: Benjamin Franklin, 1706 1790
An extensive biography of founding father and signer of the Declaration of Independence, Benjamin Franklin, transcribed from an 1829 publication, Lives of the Signers to the Declaration of Independence, by Rev. Charles A. Goodrich.
Bill of Rights Institute
Bill of Rights Institute: Benjamin Franklin
Although he was the old sage of the American Revolution and the Founding generation, Benjamin Franklin's considerable work in the areas of journalism, science, and invention often obscure his many contributions to the creation of the...
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Benjamin Franklin
Find out how Benjamin Franklin had a profound effect on our understanding of electricity and shaped the language we use when we talk about it.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: A Quick Biography of Benjamin Franklin
This fact-filled article surveys the life of Benjamin Franklin.
iCivics
I Civics: Benjamin Franklin Mini Lesson
"The First American", Benjamin Franklin, is the only Founding Father that signed all three major documents that founded the United States of America. Students explore the many roles he took during the founding of America.
The Franklin Institute
Franklin Institute: Ben Franklin's Armonica
Ever rub your wet finger along the top of a glass and listen to it sing? So did Benjamin Franklin. He then invented the glass armonica to recreate the sound. Read about the armonica, the music composed for it, and Franklin's scientific...
Read Works
Read Works: Ben Franklin's Idea
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about a little-known invention made by Benjamin Franklin. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Other
University of Delware: Franklin and Friends
Using historically significant documents and photos from its collection, this exhibit probes the various interests of Franklin and the influential friends that shared his interests.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Franklin's Philadelphia
A look at the legacy of Benjamin Franklin to the city of Philadelphia.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Jefferson vs. Franklin: Renaissance Men
In this lesson plan, young scholars will consider "Jefferson vs. Franklin: Renaissance Men." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Electric Ben Franklin
If it has to do with Benjamin Franklin, then you will probably find it here. There is much information about Franklin, his lightning experiment, Philadelphia, the Declaration, and more.
The Franklin Institute
Franklin Institute: Ben Franklin: Glimpses of the Man
Brief glimpse into the life of Benjamin Franklin: scientist, inventor, writer, statesman, philosopher, and economist.
PBS
Pbs: Benjamin Franklin: An Extraordinary Life: Franklin's Worldly Ways
Learn about the roles Benjamin Franklin played before, during, and after the American Revolution in furthering America's diplomatic interests.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library:young Benjamin Franklin or the Right Road Through Life by Mayhew
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Young Benjamin Franklin or The Right Road Through Life by Henry Mayhew (1861). This story shows how young Benjamin Franklin learned the principles he lived by.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Life of Dr. Benjamin Franklin
A scanned copy of the 1853 publication of The Life of Dr. Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin Franklin, an autobiography for children.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Benjamin Franklin: An Extraordinary Life (Teacher's Guide)
Go directly to the teaching resource that accompanies the PBS series "Benjamin Franklin: An Extraordinary Life, An Electric Mind" to find eight lesson plans that support the study of Benjamin Franklin and his place in history. Lessons...
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Benjamin Franklin, the Printer Boy by William P. Nimmo Co.
This is an online photocopy of the original of the children's book Benjamin Franklin, the Printer Boy by William P. Nimmo & Co., (1880?) a historical fiction children's novel.
PBS
Pbs: Benjamin Franklin: An Extraordinary Life: Franklin's Inquiring Mind
Read a five-part essay that captures the essence of Franklin as a man of science.
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