Instructional Video5:28
SciShow

New Research: Laser Guided Lightning

12th - Higher Ed
Researchers have published a new method of guiding lightning strikes using a laser. And another team of researchers developed a new test that uses DNA as bait for respiratory viruses like COVID-19.
Instructional Video4:10
SciShow

Great Minds: Benjamin Franklin: Founding Nerd

12th - Higher Ed
Learn the truth about Benjamin Franklin, his experiments into electricity, including the real story behind the kite and the key.
Instructional Video5:02
Curated Video

Safety with Electricity

3rd - 8th
New Review“Safety with Electricity” describes how electricity comes into your house and lists the top ten safety rules for electrical safety.
Instructional Video3:39
Curated Video

Benjamin Franklin's Top Inventions

K - 5th
Benjamin Franklin was more than a founding father—he was an inventor with a curious mind and a knack for solving everyday problems. From bifocals to the lightning rod to the Franklin stove, his creations improved lives in both small and...
Instructional Video9:04
Curated Video

The Story of Benjamin Franklin

K - 5th
Meet Benjamin Franklin, one of the most creative and important figures in American history! Franklin was a writer, inventor, scientist, and leader who helped shape the United States. We’ll explore his many inventions, like the lightning...
Instructional Video5:22
Curated Video

Benjamin Franklin

3rd - 8th
“Benjamin Franklin” gives a brief overview of Benjamin Franklin’s greatest accomplishments in science, politics, and civilian life.
Instructional Video0:51
Curated Video

Choosing suitable materials – Clip

K - 5th
Discover how lightning rods protect buildings when they are struck and why they are made of metal.
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Instructional Video9:01
Curated Video

Benjamin Franklin For Kids | Bedtime History

K - 5th
Learn about one of the most well known Founding Fathers, Benjamin Franklin, who was also a writer, inventor and philanthropist.
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Instructional Video5:41
Wonderscape

Benjamin Franklin: Innovator and Civic Leader

K - 5th
This video focuses on Benjamin Franklin's role as a civic leader and inventor, highlighting his creations like the modern postal system, the first fire department, and the University of Pennsylvania. It delves into his inventions,...
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...