By: Monica Schaeffer

Who is Ben Franklin? Author Printer Scientist Politician Inventor Click here to learn more

Some Accomplishments Wrote and published Poor Richard’s Almanac Invented many new devices- The Iron Furnace, Bifocals, and many more. Invented many new devices- The Iron Furnace, Bifocals, and many more. Was on a committee to help draft the Declaration of Independence. Was on a committee to help draft the Declaration of Independence. Click on a point to learn more about the areas of accomplishments

The Interview The following is my interview with Benjamin Franklin. We talk about what he thinks is necessary to be an excellent science teacher. Be sure to click on the pictures for more information.

Question 1 Do you think it is necessary for teachers to allow students to participate in hands on experiments? Ben: “Absolutely. Students need to experience science and see the connections between what they are reading and what happens. They need to see how things work. That is why I tried my famous lightning experiment!

Question 2 Do Science teachers need to be inventive? Ben: Yes! Teachers can produce creative ways of getting the students involved in the material. The possibilities are endless!

Question 3 Can a teacher inspire their student? Ben: Without a doubt! Students have so many ideas and a teacher can spark an idea at any time!

“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” ~~ Benjamin Franklin

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