Famous People: Benjamin Franklin

Learn about Benjamin Franklin and his achievements as an inventor, scientist, and statesman. Includes many lesson plans and hands-on activities to explore his contributions to society. There are also interactive games and video clips.

Grades

• 3,
• 4,
• 5,
• 6,
• 7,
• 8

Links

• PBS: Benjamin Franklin

  This multimedia site introduces Benjamin Franklin as a patriot, inventor, and scientist. There are hands-on crafts, an interactive timeline, games, lesson plans, a virtual quiz, and a video trailer.

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• Hero Link

  This site provides highlights of Benjamin Franklin's life and work. Read about his famous kite experiment.

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• Electric Ben Franklin

  This site has many resources about Benjamin Franklin. Includes his experiments, biographies, quotes, and panoramas of the Franklin Court and the Independence Hall. NOTE: This site contains sponsored links.

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• Glimpses of the Man

  Watch the video clip, read articles, and try the activities. NOTE: This site contains sponsored links.

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• Ben's Guide to U.S. Government

  Learn more about this statesman, inventor, librarian, and printer.

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• A Man of Many Talents

  This site has resources for teachers, timelines, experiments, and more.

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• Thinkquest: Benjamin Franklin

  This student-created site focuses on Benjamin Franklin and includes a word puzzle, a word search, and a quiz.

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• CIA: Benjamin Franklin: Master Of Covert Action

  Learn about one of the founding fathers of American Intelligence, Benjamin Franklin.

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• Discovery: Ben's Timeline

  This lesson plan helps students learn about Benjamin Franklin's contributions and his influence on U.S. history.

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• Enchanted Learning: Inventor

  Read an article about the inventions of Benjamin Franklin, then take the quiz.

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• Adprima Lesson Plan

  This lesson plan introduces Benjamin Franklin as an inventor and discusses his contributions to people's daily life.

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• PBS: Chronicle of the Revolution

  Watch video clips and learn about the contributions of Benjamin Franklin to the American Revolution.

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• Franklin Quiz

  Take this interactive quiz and test you knowledge about Benjamin Franklin. Requires shockwave. NOTE: This site contains a banner ad.

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• BrainPOP! Benjamin Franklin

  Watch a short animated feature about Benjamin Franklin, then take the pop quiz. NOTE: This site is available by subscription only.

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Education Standards

• AR
  • C.5.4.1.a
  • C.5.5.3.b
  • H.6.5.14.c
• MO
  • 1
  • 1.10
  • 1.2
  • 1.3
  • 1.4
  • 1.5
  • 1.7
  • 1.8
  • 1.9
  • 2
  • 2.1
  • 2.3
  • 2.4
  • 3
  • 5
  • 6
  • 6
• NV
  • H.6.5.5.b
• UT
  • 1.1.c
  • 2.2.c
  • 7.1.b
  • 7.3.a

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Created: May 16, 2003 at 11:42 | Updated: December 05, 2012 at 18:58