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Franklin Institute Science Museum: Plastids
Bulleted info on chloroplasts, chromoplasts and leukoplasts.
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Daguerreotype Cameras
Read about the Daguerreotype camera. This particular apparatus on display at the Franklin Institute was made in 1839, by Joaquim Bishop. Included on this site are activities for the classroom and resources for students to explore.
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Franklin Institute: Steam Powered Coin Press
See pictures and read about the first coining press. Learn about coins and coin-making.
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The Franklin Institute: Clocks Teaching Time
This site from The Franklin Institute presents a number of activities, games, exhibits, scavenger hunts, resources, links related to clocks and telling time.
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Franklin Institute Online: The Challenge of Flight
Think about the challenges that faced the Wright Brothers, then see if you can design and fly your own model aircraft. There are other sources provided to help you along the way.
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The Franklin Institute Online: The Circle of Life
The Franklin Institute explores how "each family of living things has its own life cycle." Links to many resources are woven together with narrative at this site.
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Franklin Institute and Science Museum: Seeing
Take a look at this sight and all of the activities it has to offer. Has great activities to use in the classroom as well as world wide web links.
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Franklin Institute: The Case Files: History of Cosmic Inquiry
A history of the science of cosmology, the study of the universe, and the scientists who did pioneering work in this field in the twentieth century.
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Franklin Institute: White Blood Cells
This site contains a brief description of what white blood cells are and how they work.
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Resources for Science Learning: The Wright 1911 Model B Flyer in Flight
See film footage and read brief descriptions of Grover Cleveland Bergdoll's 1911 Model B flyer flight in 1934.
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Franklin Institute Online: Earthforce in the Crust
Learn more about earthquakes as well as plate tectonics. Site offers links to current quakings as well as earthquake science, teacher lessons, interactives, and earthquake history.
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Franklin Institute: Penicillian: Fungi Rule Ok
Learn about the discovery of the penicillium mold by Alexander Fleming, and then of the production of it for the soldiers of World War II. Included are resources for both teacher and student.
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Priestley's Physics Project
Learn about Priestley's Electrostatic Machine. There are links that tell about the machine and Priestley himself. There are also resources for teachers and students, including lesson plans and activities.
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Franklin Institute Online: Keep Your Own Weather Journal
This site, which is provided for by the Franklin Institute Online, gives a format for keeping a weather journal.
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Franklin Institute: Benjamin Franklin Fa Qs
Dozens of frequently asked questions about Ben Franklin with answers that cover all the essential facts about one of America's favorite founding fathers.
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Franklin Institute Online: Make Your Own Rain Gauge
Make a simple rain gauge to measure the precipitation.
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Franklin Institute: The Case Files: History of Transportation Technologies
A history of transportation technologies, and the individuals who led the way in developing and advancing new modes of transportation.
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Franklin Institute Online: Make Your Own Weather Vane
As part of a unit on gathering data about the weather, this lesson features instructions for making a simple weather vane.
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Franklin Institute: What's Your Type?
Learn the differences between the various types of blood. You can also get information on blood type compatibility.
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The Franklin Institute: Treasures at Sea
Learn about ocean systems and habitats. Lots of reading, writing, games, and interactive activities. Colorful and fun.
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The Franklin Institute: China
Resource created by first and third grade students. Contains a Chinese calendar, numbers, paper making, and "The ABC's of China." Young students will enjoy exploring this site.
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Franklin Institute: Conglomerate Rocks
This resource is about conglomerate rocks. It includes names and images of these types of rocks, along with a quiz.
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Franklin Institute: Rock Hounds: Shale Rocks
A very brief description of the sedimentary rock, shale. Color image included.
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Franklin Institute: Sound Lessons by Fifth Graders
Resource provides five easy-to-follow lessons that you can do with your class to teach the science of sound.