Education
COVID-19: Keep on learning with us from home!
Download a task-setting PowerPoint to introduce children to Ben Franklin’s fascinating life and inspire their writing here.
To watch recordings of our summer family days, please follow the links below:
To watch recordings of the live science classes we held during the summer term, please follow the links below:
Ben Franklin’s Lightning Rod (Electricity)
Ben Franklin’s Glass Armonica (Sound)
Ben Franklin’s Bifocals (Light)
Ben Franklin’s Fuel-efficient Stove (Energy)
Ben Franklin’s Swim Fins (Forces)
Ben Franklin and the Gulf Stream (Energy)
Ben Franklin and the Northern Lights (Space)
Ben Franklin and Storm Clouds (States of Matter)
Ben Franklin’s Long Arm (Forces)
Guest Presenter from Newington Green Meeting House (States of Matter)
Guest Presenter from John Wesley’s House (Materials and their Properties)
Ben Franklin and Volcanoes (Rocks, Earth and Atmosphere)
Ben Franklin and the Solar System (Space)
“Resources like these provide bright moments in these strange, unprecedented times.” 2nd Grade Teacher at William B. Bimat Elementary School in Bakersfield, CA
Changing the World: Writing resources for upper KS2
In collaboration with Newington Green Meeting House and Museum of Methodism & John Wesley’s House, we have created digital resources for upper KS2 (US Grades 4-5) to inspire their writing. All of our unique historical sites about making the world a better place and celebrating people that championed these changes. You can view the lessons and download accompanying worksheets below:
Benjamin Franklin House:
Teaching Notes, Activity Sheet 1, Activity Sheet 2
You can download the Newington Green Meeting House resources here.
You can download the Museum of Methodism & John Wesley’s House resources here.
Feel free to reach out to our Education Manager with your ideas about Ben and how we can support children’s learning.
Based on the London life and work of one of the main figures of the Enlightenment – Benjamin Franklin, our unique educational offerings include the Children’s Historical Experience, featuring an interactive live performance and the Student Science Centre’s hands-on structured and fun activities that capture children’s imagination.
All schools can enjoy Ben’s Travelling Suitcase which our Education Manager takes to schools, bringing our in-House learning into the classroom. We also provide a range of other educational events, including Science on Stage and our Frankly Speaking Debate Contest.
