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 (1706-1790) Benjamin Franklin explores the life and contributions of America’s first great inventor. Students will see that Franklin was a practical man who felt a great obligation to make the world a better place, inventing many useful things that helped improve people’s everyday lives, including the lightning rod, the ‘Franklin stove’ and bifocal lenses. Driven by his patriotism and supported by his skills as a diplomat, Benjamin Franklin also helped create what might be the greatest of all his inventions -- the United States of America! Through the use of dramatic re-creation, archival films, photographs and actual drawings and materials, students will experience the fascinating life and work of Benjamin Franklin. Part of the Inventors of the World Video Series. Includes a Teacher's Guide. |
" ...well-acted...Coupled with a solid teacher's guide, this affordable inspirational program does an excellent job of bringing this remarkable historical figure to life. Highly recommended. Editor's Choice. - Video Librarian (May/June 2002)"No school or public library should be without this entire series which combines the best of education and entertainment in a technically flawless presentation…It should be at the top of every librarian’s purchase list."- School Library Journal "...recommended..."- Booklist "…a welcome and invaluable addition to school and community library collections, as well as ideal supplement for home schooling curriculums."- Midwest Book Review (Aug 2006)
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Grades 4 to 8
Color, Live Action
Closed-Captioned
Copyright 2002
MARC Record Available
Catalog Card Kit Available
Single Main Entry Card Available
Teacher's Guide Available: Download Now
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Curriculum Correlation Documents Available NEW!
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