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Ages: 7 - 18
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Benjamin Franklin was an accomplished revolutionary, but his private life reveals a complex personality. This two minute video shows why he was considered the greatest thinker of his time. It also shows how he was not above dirty tricks. A good video... that helps students understand that the Founding Fathers were more than icons, they were people.
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July 4, 2011 at 11:50 PM
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Ages: 12 - 18
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Benjamin Franklin Biography - In this video, learn about Benjamin Franklin, the American founding father, scientist, inventor, activist, statesman, diplomat and author. Fast paced. Content is appropriate for middle school students. (4:12)
October 9, 2010 at 09:48 PM
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Ages: 8 - 18
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The Pennsylvania scientist and diplomat signs both the Declaration of
Independence and the Constitution. This video shows how his determination and mind resulted in many inventions as well as his work for his country. The true story of his flying a... kite also explained.
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October 9, 2010 at 10:36 PM
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Ages: 12 - 18
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This brief video discusses how this Founding Father dealt with science and other ventures. This is an interview from an expert. It talks of his work with electricity and batteries. He designed the famous experiment with the kite to learn about lightn...ing. His greatest work was to help shape the country. Lots of good facts such as how he named the battery (2:53).
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October 9, 2010 at 10:46 PM
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Ages: 9 - 18
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This video has streaming quotes by Ben Franklin along with different images of him.
Benjamin Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of The United States of America. He was one of the most influential Americans to have ever lived, and continues to... be admired for his political, scientific and literary skills. He was also an inventor who created bifocals and the lightning rod. For all of his contributions, wit, intelligence, and ability to unite the early American colonies, Franklin was given the nickname, “The First American.” Please enjoy this film on one of history’s most brilliant men. (8:00)
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January 21, 2011 at 03:56 PM
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Ages: 7 - 18
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While an apprentice in his older brother's print shop, Ben Franklin authored a column under the pen name Silence Dogood, a middle aged widow. This video provides insights into his character and his desire to be his own person.
July 4, 2011 at 11:53 PM
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Ages: 13 - 18
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In this video clip, learn how, aside from The Bible, Benjamin Franklin’s Poor Richard's Almanac became the most read item in the new colonies. (1:35)
November 13, 2012 at 02:28 AM
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Ages: 11 - 18
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This is part one of two parts of the life of Benjamin Franklin. These videos give great visuals and information about this founding father. It talks about his early life as candle maker, printer, and writer. The video shares about his marriage and ch...ildren. Poor Richard's Almanac is also discussed. Good historical perspective.
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October 9, 2010 at 09:52 PM
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Ages: 7 - 18
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A brief animated video that provides an overview of the life and major accomplishments of Benjamin Franklin. This is a good companion teaching resource for Common Core Curriculum Unit, Grade 3, Language Arts, Unit 4. (1:30)
November 26, 2010 at 03:52 PM
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Ages: 11 - 18
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Assembled at the State House were men who could hardly be counted on to agree about anything. The only uniting force they had was their disdain for the political situation. This is the reading of a speech by Franklin. It shows the many issues that we...re dealt with at this time. The video does not have captions for the pictures used which is a major negative.
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October 9, 2010 at 11:17 PM
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