1. Ben Franklin & The Enlightenment

2. What is the Enlightenment? Scientists use: Reason Logic Thinkers of the Enlightenment used: Reason Logic Applied it to human behavior (how humans should act) Developed theories Tested theories with experiments Developed theories Tested theories with experiments

3. Meet Ben Franklin: A Man of the Enlightenment Franklin’s Guiding Principles: Discipline Drive Working together Franklin’s love of learning and drive for self-improvement stayed with him throughout his life. Scientist Inventor Diplomat Philanthropist Entrepreneur

4. Meet Ben Franklin: Read and Learn Travel around the room to the 4 descriptions and timelines. Answer the questions on your worksheet about Ben Franklin’s life and many accomplishments. Think about: How was Ben Franklin a “man of the Enlightenment”? When you are done, complete the “Ben Franklin Twitter” activity at the bottom of your worksheet. What would Ben Franklin have to say if he had a Twitter account? Pick any event from the timelines you looked at! 140 character max Optional – use a #