Lesson Plan: Now & Ben: The Modern Inventions of Benjamin Franklin, by Gene Barretta

Now & Ben: The Modern Inventions of Benjamin Franklin, by Gene Barretta

Grade Level-7th Grade
Subject-History (Scientific Revolution)


Objectives and Goals

• To understand where current technology originated from
• Practice research skills

Anticipatory Set:

• Remind the students that the book is a dramatized presentation of the facts
• Discuss the inventions that Ben Franklin made prior to reading this book

Direct Instruction:

• Read the book to the class

Guided Practice:

• Take the class to the library and offer them guidance in selecting materials to research inventions

Closure:

• Explain homework

Independent Practice:

• Homework-you may either write a paper or write a picture book explaining the differences between 5 pieces of modern technology and what was originally used in place of it.  Included information on who invented each piece of technology

Required Materials and Equipment:

• Library

Assessment and Follow-Up:

• If the student receives a passing grade they will have demonstrated an understanding of research skills and inventions