“It was as if Ben could see into the future. Almost everything he created is still around today.“
“It was as if Ben could see into the future. Almost everything he created is still around today.“
In my future classrooms, I would use this book to explore history and invention. You could use the book to discuss Franklin's inventions, and compare them to modern inventions. The book could also be used to encourage students to design their own inventions or research other inventors.
pickNow & Ben is a biography published in 2006, going through inventions of Ben Franklin. It explores the connection between Benjamin Franklin's inventions and their modern counterparts. The book features vibrant illustrations and engaging text that makes Franklin's accomplishments accessible to young readers. This book is a great choice for introducing children to American history and inspiring them to think creatively.
“What if you could invent a better way to see the world? That's exactly what Benjamin Franklin did with his bifocals! Now, we have glasses with all kinds of lenses, from reading glasses to sunglasses“
I would use Now & Ben to spark curiosity about history and invention. The book could be used to discuss Franklin‘s inventions, and compare them to modern technology. Encourage students to research further and even design their own inventions. This book can be used to teach history, science, and critical thinking skills.
pickBiography- Now & Ben is an informative picture book biography (2006) that explores the connection between Benjamin Franklin's inventions and their modern counterparts. The book features vibrant illustrations and engaging text that makes Franklin's accomplishments accessible to young readers. This book is a great choice for introducing children to American history and inspiring them to think creatively.
“It was as if Ben could see into the future. Almost everything he created is still around today.“
I would use Now & Ben to spark curiosity about history and invention. The book could be used to discuss Franklin‘s inventions, and compare them to modern technology. Encourage students to research further and even design their own inventions. This book can be used to teach history, science, and critical thinking skills.
I would use this story to integrate ELA and Social Studies. This book would be a good way to deep-dive into one of the most important people in American History, while keeping it fun with investigating his inventions.
