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Lesson Planet
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Benjamin Franklin: The man, the scientist, the inventor, the statesman, the legend. A 10-lesson collection introduces high schoolers to the many facets of Franklin’s character. Although developed for the International Traveling Exhibition, “Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World,” the cross-curricular lessons are appropriate for any classroom.
10 Items
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Lesson Planet
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painting, acting, autobiographies, benjamin franklin, character analysis, character development, character traits, characterization, colonial america, community service, critical reading, early american history, education, famous scientists, freedom of speech, inventions, letter writing, multiculturalism, multimedia presentations, personal growth, primary sources, satire, scientists, secondary sources, social issues, surveys, the american revolution, the enlightenment, the scientific revolution, urban environments, autobiographical writing, building community, discussion skills, investigative journalism, opinion writing, philosophers, primary source analysis, primary source images, scientific discoveries, scientific research, secondary source analysis, the first amendment, the founding fathers, giving speeches, enlightenment philosophers, the american colonies, the eighteenth century
