The Science and Technology of Ben Franklin
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Inventor. Scientist. Diplomat. Printer. Benjamin Franklin was a very curious person, which led to lots of different roles during his lifetime.
In The Science and Technology of Ben Franklin, readers ages 9 through 12 explore the life of one of Colonial America’s most fascinating citizens. They discover what it might have been like to be a young person during the eighteenth century, when work and entertainment looked much different from today. Kids confront the same questions Franklin asked and follow him on a curiosity journey that lasted his entire life as a scientific pioneer in Colonial America. Through hands-on STEM activities, essential questions, text-to-world connections, and links to online resources, kids zoom in for a closer look into Ben Franklin’s world.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Timeline
Introduction
Meet Benjamin Franklin
Chapter 1
The Science of Spare Time
Chapter 2
Heat & Light
Chapter 3
Zap: It’s Electric!
Chapter 4
Home is Where Design Happens
Chapter 5
Mailings & Maps
Chapter 6
Health
Glossary
Metric Conversions
Resources
Selected Bibliography
Essential Questions
Index