Lesson Plan
Ben Franklin
Benjamin Franklin wasn't just a Founding Father of the United States of America—he was so much more. In this lesson, students will learn how Ben Franklin changed the shape of Philadelphia.
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Learning Objectives
Students will able to describe the contributions made by Benjamin Franklin.
Introduction
(5 minutes)- Start the lesson by activating your students' prior knowledge about Benjamin Franklin. Great questions to kick off the discussion include: Who was Benjamin Franklin? What are some of the things he is famous for? What is an example of something he invented? When did Benjamin Franklin live?
- After a short discussion, tell your class some important facts about Ben Franklin—notably that he is one of the Founding Fathers who lived in Philadelphia, and helped establish the U.S.A. Explain that today, they will be learning specifically about how Benjamin Franklin impacted Philadelphia.