Now and Ben: Leaving a Legacy like Ben Culminating Activity

In this culminating activity for the book Now & Ben: The Modern Inventions of Benjamin Franklin by Gene Barretta, students will use a choice chart to select a product (written product, artwork, video, presentation, or oral/video presentation) that answers the questions: How did Benjamin Franklin contribute to his community? How can I contribute to my own community? Students will use their knowledge from reading Now and Ben and learnings about Benjamin Franklin as a citizen to share how they will impact their community and leave a legacy like Ben.

This resource uses a book that is on the Florida Department of Education's reading list. This book is not provided with this resource.
Resource ID#: 208508 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Social Studies, Visual Arts
Grade Level(s): 1
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Keywords: First Grade, Now and Ben, Now and Ben Text Unit, Benjamin Franklin, Citizenship, Responsible, Good Citizen, Legacy, Choice Board, Social Studies, English Language Arts, Art
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Unit/Lesson Sequence
Instructional Design Framework(s): Confirmation Inquiry (Level 1)
Resource Collection: Integrated Civics with ELA Lesson Plans- Grades K-5

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