Experience the brilliance of one of America's founding fathers with the Literature Unit - Ben and Me, a homeschool curriculum that immerses your child in the world of Benjamin Franklin. Over three weeks, students actively engage in various activities that encourage them to think, create, and deliberate like Franklin. This unit covers history, science, and literature through hands-on learning, from scientific exploration to creative writing.

Key Features:

• Innovative History Integration: By building and flying their own kites, students grasp the scientific principles of lift and gravity firsthand.
• Creative Design and Writing: Students will create their own Franklin-inspired inventions and write their own historical fiction narratives.
• Interdisciplinary Learning: Students create an interactive timeline, use cartography, and analyze historical newspaper clippings connecting geography, critical thinking, and history.
• Public Speaking and Event Planning: Students engage in role-playing interviews with Franklin and organize a birthday celebration for him.

Literature Unit - Ben and Me transforms the study of Benjamin Franklin into a creative and thought-provoking experience. Students gain a deeper appreciation for Franklin while sharpening critical thinking skills and developing their own inventions and stories. This unit encourages curiosity and inspires lifelong learning in history, science, and more. This language arts unit covers three weeks of our comprehensive curriculum for ages 8-10, typically aligned with a fourth-grade homeschool curriculum.

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