Curated and Reviewed by
Lesson Planet
This Simple Machines, Ben Franklin and the Technology of the 1700s lesson plan also includes:
- Ben Across the Curriculum
- Activity
- Project
- Join to access all included materials
Benjamin Franklin was an inventor, and he was fascinated by the mechanics of machinery. Using a fun exploration, pupils examine simple machines from the pre-Industrial era. Then, they must identify and build their own using common objects.
11 Views
9 Downloads
CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
Additional Tags
Instructional Ideas
- Have learners construct simple machines based on historical examples
Classroom Considerations
- Part of a collection of lessons exploring the life of Ben Franklin
- Lesson requires prep work, including gathering items to use for construction of simple machines
Pros
- Activities are hands-on and engaging for learners of all types
- Lesson has real-world applications
- Resource allows for extension into history through interdisciplinary activity
Cons
- Not all links on resource work, making teacher research necessary