Procedure

     The biographer will be in charge of gathering general information to answer the question, "Who was Ben Franklin?"   Find out when he lived.  Find out where he lived.  Find out about his family.  Find out what jobs he had.

                  If you choose to research Ben Franklin's inventions  you will have lots to choose from !  He created items we still use today.  He created musical items.  He created items which scientists use. He created items which keep people safe.

                   If you choose to research Ben Franklin's ideas which helped society  prepare to  be amazed !  His ideas helped children get educated.  His  ideas helped the ill. His ideas made literature of all types  available to the public.  His ideas helped lives and buildings  be saved.

                   If you choose to research Ben Franklin's contributions to our government as it was being formed you will find lots to report about.  Find out why Ben Franklin was sent to England.  Find out about Ben Franklin's role in the Continental Congress meetings. Find out about Ben Franklin's role in the Declaration of Independence.  Find out about Ben Franklin's role in the Constitution.

As you gather your information each of you will also:

	print at least 2 photos of Benjamin Franklin to be used later.
	participate in 1 online activity.
	use your newly acquired relevant, important, interesting  information to write a paragraph.

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Author's Name: Carolyn Ploger
Last Updated: 02/25/2008