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Students discover the life of Benjamin Franklin by studying his inventions.  In this biography lesson, students identify the inventions of Benjamin Franklin and their impact on society today.  Students create a commercial in an attempt to market one of Franklin's past inventions.

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Grade
4th - 5th
Subjects
Science
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5 days
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Project-Based Learning
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