Instructional Video
PBS

Liberty's Kids 112 Common Sense

4th - 8th
A Liberty's Kids video that focuses on Benjamin Franklin printing a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine called Common Sense and how that pamphlet spread throughout Philadelphia and sparked support for the American rebellion. [23:18]
Instructional Video
Cyberbee

We the People, Behind the Scenes With Ben Franklin

3rd - 8th
An interactive website about Ben Franklin and the framing of the US Constitution.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Benjamin Franklin

9th - 10th
Inventor, scientist, diplomat, publisher - and that was just the beginning. Benjamin Franklin was justifiably one of the most famous Americans to attend the Philadelphia Convention. [1 min. 17 secs.]
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics:philadelphia Convention:benjamin Franklin and Gouverneur Morris

9th - 10th
Benjamin Franklin and Gouverneur Morris made important contributions to the Philadelphia Convention.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics:the Anti Federalists Part 3: The Ratification Debates Begin

9th - 10th
Today on the podcast, the ratification debates begin with a speech by Benjamin Franklin. George Mason leaves and refuses to sign the Constitution.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Episode 155: Successful Colonial Americans

9th - 10th
In today's episode, we discuss some examples of successful colonial Americans.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Episode 1617: Benjamin Franklin and Gouverneur Morris

9th - 10th
What did Benjamin Franklin and Gouverneur Morris contribute to the writing of the Constitution? Find out on today's episode.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Episode 215: Articles of Confederation Part 2

9th - 10th
On today's episode, we examine the roles of Benjamin Franklin and Richard Henry Lee in bringing about the Articles of Confederation.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Episode 277: Franklin, Hamilton and Wilson

9th - 10th
On today's episode, we discuss Benjamin Franklin's, Alexander Hamilton's, and James Wilson's participation in the Philadelphia Convention.
Instructional Video
SciShow

Sci Show: Great Minds: Benjamin Franklin

9th - 10th
A video exploring how well rounded Benjamin Franklin from his negotiations with France to invention of electricity. Learn more about his discovery of electricity and how his experiments lead to change the misunderstanding of the public...
Instructional Video
Lumen Learning

Lumen: American Enlightenment: Video: The American Enlightenment

9th - 10th
Use the video "The American Enlightenment" [1:10:55] to consider the two learning outcomes below. It features discussions of John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress; perfectionism; Deism; Benjamin Franklin; errata; Thomas Jefferson; syllogisms;...
Instructional Video
Other

Reading Through History: History Brief: The Townshend Acts Explained

9th - 10th
Video offers a brief explanation Of the Townshend Acts, a series of laws passed by the British government on the American colonies in 1767. [5:01]
Instructional Video
Other

Reading Through History: History Brief: The Albany Plan of Union and Committees

9th - 10th
Brief video provides details of the Albany Plan of Union. [3:42]
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Deborah Franklin

9th - 10th
In this video, journalist and best selling author Cokie Roberts and Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson discuss Deborah Franklin and her role in the founding of the United States of America. [7:28]
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Founding Fathers of the United States of America: An Overview

9th - 10th
This video introduces the 'Founding Fathers'as brilliant but flawed human beings. [7:16]
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Takeaways From Benjamin Franklin's Life

9th - 10th
In this video, Sal and Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson discuss takeaways from Benjamin Franklin's life. [4:39]
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: An Introduction to Benjamin Franklin

9th - 10th
In this video, Sal and Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson present an overview of Benjamin Franklin's life. [8:12]
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Benjamin Franklin as Diplomat

9th - 10th
In this video, Sal and Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson discuss Benjamin Franklin as a diplomat. [10:02]
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Benjamin Franklin the Civic Leader

9th - 10th
In this video, Sal and Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson discuss Benjamin Franklin as a civic leader. [3:37]
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Benjamin Franklin Becomes a Writer

9th - 10th
In this video, Sal and Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson discuss Benjamin Franklin the writer. [7:28]
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Benjamin Franklin

9th - 10th
Test your knowledge of Benjamin Franklin's life with this quiz.
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Benjamin Franklin the Inventor

9th - 10th
In addition to his work as a politician and author, Benjamin Franklin was a significant scientist of his era. He is best known for his experiments with electricity, which proved that lightning was electricity that could be stored in a...
Instructional Video
PBS

Liberty's Kids Hd 102 Intolerable Acts (Pilot,part Ii)

4th - 8th
A Liberty's Kids video that tells the story of Benjamin Franklin's trial in London over allegations of his involvement in the Boston Tea Party and the arrival of the British Troops in Boston with the implementation of the Intolerable...
Instructional Video
PBS

Liberty's Kids Hd 111 Postmaster General Franklin

4th - 8th
A Liberty's Kids video that tells the story of the Roya Mail Service sabotaging mail delivery and Ben Franklin being appointed Postmaster General by the Second Continental Congress. [23:05]