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A link for Activity 1 has been updated.

• link: https://www.historyforkids.net/benjamin-franklin.html

• link: https://youtu.be/vd0fMpAIs1s

The Remarkable Benjamin Franklin by Cheryl Harness is very thorough and has big, detailed illustrations.

We watched Franklin’s Spark, but The Storm is also relevant. You may wish to preview to prepare to discuss slavery.

• link: https://www.ushistory.org/phlhistorychannel.htm

Lots of great content in an interview type of format with Ben!

• link: https://www.freetochoosenetwork.org/programs/perfect_union/explore/framers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=241&v=4YQIXrjXRqw&feature=emb_title

We had to resort to this as an alternative book to help my son who is a very linear, black and white kinda guy. He couldn't get beyond the recommended book being just a humorous tale, therefore he was missing so much of the historical content.I am sure the intent of the suggested book is to be exposed to different genres but we found this too abstract to target that for children at this age.The above book is also historical fiction, but the authors are known for their ability to weave the facts within the account in a superb story format...With that being said, we were able to use the required followup worksheets to accomplish the Lang/SS goals minus the mouse's viewpoints.

Great link from PBS where kids can explore the contributions he made locally and abroad, to science and philosophy.

• link: http://www.pbs.org/benfranklin/explore.html

A great source of information on Ben Franklin's life. Good for a short read-aloud, with all of the information needed to fill out "The Life Of Ben Franklin" worksheet. Check your library!

• link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0761421610/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?qid=1415383470&

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Information from birth to death, how he grew up and his many contributions both politically and scientifically.

• link: http://www.ushistory.org/franklin/info/index.htm