TEN FOR BEN

Six Ben Basics

These lesson pages introduce basic facts about Benjamin Franklin. You also get copyright-free maps and illustrations.

Ben's Portraits
Discover what Benjamin Franklin looked like. Color our art to make a portrait of your own.

Ben's People
Identify important people in Franklin's life.

Ben's Places
Locate places where Ben lived, worked and invested his money. Take a quiz and print a map.

Ben's Quotes
Complete some wise sayings by Richard Saunders, Philomath, a.k.a. Poor Richard.

Ben's Study Questions
Print out 20 study questions about Franklin. Look for the answers as you research Ben's life.

Ben's Library List
Take this list of recommended books and other publications to your library or bookstore. There's always more to learn about Ben!

Four Great Links to Ben

The links below go directly to web sites where you can get to know Benjamin Franklin and his ideas. Please bookmark this page and come back soon!

The Electric Ben Franklin
The Independence Hall Association in Philadelphia has a site that's dazzling in its scope, variety, and depth. It's an online research library, all about Ben.

Making Friends with Franklin.
This superior study unit includes reading, art, and science lessons. It's published by the Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies.

The Franklin Institute Online
The web site of The Franklin Institute Science Museum is a superb source of education in science and math. Select Learning Resources for a treasure trove of activities. Select the following link to go directly to Benjamin Franklin: Glimpses of the Man.

Ben's Guide to U.S. Government
The U.S. Government Printing Office uses Ben to explain our government in simple English.
JC's tip: The little kites at the top of the home page link to different grade levels.

Classroom Notes
Discover how teachers can use this online lesson. This section also contains answer pages and sources.