Benjamin Franklin FREE Homeschool Resources

January 17th was the day Benjamin Franklin was born

The below collection of resources is designed to help parents and students learn more about the life and times of Benjamin Franklin.

FREE Benjamin Franklin Resources

Benjamin Franklin Lapbook

Benjamin Franklin Lesson Ideas

Benjamin Franklin Unit Study

A realistic printable 100 dollar bill with the face of Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin - Wikipedia

Benjamin Franklin coloring page

Ben Franklin Notebooking Pages

Inventor Notebook Pages - Benjamin Franklin 

Famous American People – Ben Franklin Notebooking

Benjamin Franklin: American Inventor

Timeline of Ben's Life

Ben Franklin - PBS

Benjamin Franklin: “America’s First Great Man”

How to Draw Benjamin Franklin

Time Out for Benjamin Franklin

Autobiography of Ben Franklin

Books About Benjamin Franklin




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10 Of Our Favorite STEM Resources and FREE STEM Notebook Printables

1) Exploratorium - Exploratorium is jam-packed with interactive activities, videos, apps, links and more.

2) How Stuff Works - This site has a ton of articles that explain the wonders of science. We love it! 

3) STEM-Works - In addition to articles and job information, STEM-Works includes a lot of interesting and educational activities.

4) Funology - This site offers ideas that will inspire and entertain.

5) NASA Kids’ Club - Children can use their science and math skills to explore Mars, construct a fleet of rockets or imagine they are going to the moon.

6) Kids Ahead - Kids Ahead is packed with all kinds of resources, including scavenger hunts, videos, articles, links to local activities and fun events and info on cool jobs.

7) MathMovesU - Practice your math skills with online games, virtual thrill rides and national competitions!

8) Science Bob - This website has videos, links and plenty of ideas for build-your-own experiments and science fair projects.

9) TechRocket - A great learning tool for kids interested in programming, graphic design, and more!

10) DiscoverE - Thinking about engineering? DiscoverE has a selection of resources on careers and preparing for college. They also have a bunch of cool videos, trips, websites and hands-on activities.

Would you like a printable of the above list? If so, you can download and print that list by clicking the graphic below. 

Are you looking for a fun STEM activity? 

How about creating an invention box?

Invention boxes are great tools to get your children building, exploring, creating, and learning. 

Are you interested in putting together a STEM notebook for you children? I have created some fun and educational printables to get you started. 

Click Here to Download and Print Your Own STEM Notebook

Things you can add to your notebook

1) Lined paper
2) Graph Paper
3) Blank Sheets for drawing
4) Math Reference Sheets
5) Printable rulers
6) Recording Sheets

Check out our STEM - Pinterest Board for more wonderful STEM ideas and activities. 

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Create an Invention Box

I love watching my daughters invent and create. I recently took them to a local museum where they spent hours building, creating, playing, and best of all learning. I loved watching them so engaged in the hands-on activities that were offered. Sometimes I forget how important it is to let kids dream and discover. I feel like it’s important to encourage children to invent and surround them with materials that foster creativity. I knew that I needed to bring some of these activities home and what better way to do that, than create an invention box.

1) The first step to creating an invention box is finding a box or container that will house all of your creating materials. 

I have created a cute printable label for your container. I printed it out on sticker paper so that it would stay on our container better. 

Click Here to Download and Print the label 

2) Now it is time to fill your invention box with all kinds of creating goodies. 

What Can I Put in an Inventors' Box? Printable 

It's fun to make a list for your children and let them search and find materials to add to the box. 

3) This is the best step. Now it's time to sit back and watch your children design, create, play, and learn. 

Do you have an Invention Box in your house? I would love to hear about some of the items you have included.

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National Fossil Day is October 15th

This past August our family took a fantastic vacation to Arkansas. While we were there my daughters discovered some fossils. They have since became very interested in fossils and all things related. 

Resource Links

National Fossil Day

National Fossil Day - Facebook Page

https://answersingenesis.org/fossils/

What Is a Paleontologist?

Paleontology - American Museum of Natural History

Fossil Facts

US And Canadian Fossil Sites -- Data for Fossils by State

http://www.paleoportal.org/

Look for Fossils in Your Backyard

Fossil Identification Sheets

Fossil Worksheets For Kids

Fossil Ideas

Make Fossil Cookies 

Make Salt Dough Fossils 

Create Fossil Learning Stations 

How to Make Fossil Dough

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*Some of the links may provide information that does not support our beliefs or yours. It is our belief that fossilization occurred through rapid burial. We believe in the Creation/Flood scenario. While this may not be your belief, please respect ours and be kind with the comments. Thanks!

ScienceandMath.com Review

Hello Friends! Is science a subject you have trouble teaching? Well, if you are anything like me, than it can be a tricky subject at times and sometimes even a little stressful. I am so thankful that I recently had the opportunity to review Amazing Science, Volume 1 from ScienceandMath.com. These amazing DVDs made learning fun and teaching science less stressful. My daughters and I were able to learn so much science while completing fun hands-on experiments! The title is accurate, it truly is amazing science. 
What is Amazing Science, Volume 1?
Amazing Science, Volume 1 is two DVDs from ScienceandMath.com that together feature 23 fun and exciting experiment demonstrations! While watching these DVDs and participating in the experiments you learn about heat, electricity, magnetism, chemistry, physics, and much more!
Each demonstration explains every concept in easy to understand terms and lists each material needed to complete the experiment. We were able to easily find many of the materials in our home! Amazing Science, Volume 1 is recommended for grades 1-3, but can be used well above that. My daughters are in grades 2nd, 3rd, and 5th and they each enjoyed it equally.

How did we use Amazing Science, Volume 1 in our home?

The first thing we did was load the DVD into the player and scan through each demonstration, to compile a list of materials that would be needed to complete the experiments. As I mentioned above, we found most materials around the house. We did however have to run to the store to make a few non-expensive purchases. 

All 23 experiments looked so fun and I knew immediately after viewing the list of them, that we were going to have so much fun.

Before we would start a demonstration, we would gather the materials needed for the particular one we were going to watch and lay them out to be used as needed. This helped, as we didn't have to pause to search for items. 

The day we received Amazing Science, Volume 1, we were so excited to start that we gathered together in front of the television and began our hands-on science journey. A journey that I did not anticipate would be so fun. We watched, full attention, the first demonstration and completed the experiment. All it took was that first demonstration and we were hooked.  My girls were having so much fun learning science, I'm surprised I was able to turn it off when we were finished that first day.

We started spending three nights a week gathered around, completing each experiment, learning more and more each time. It was always a lot of fun and never seemed stressful. I contribute knowing exactly what was always needed, each experiment being fun, and the processes being explained step-by-step, to taking my stress away.

What do we love about Amazing Science, Volume 1?

There are many things to love and each is important, but I first wanted to share the greatest thing I personally loved about reviewing Amazing Science, Volume 1. I loved the time we spent as a family watching, learning, and laughing. My family absolutely loved these science DVDs. My husband really loved them as well and was always a part of watching and completing each experiment with his girls. I not only felt that we were learning science with these DVDs, we were also spending great quality family time.

 I wanted to add, that even though we opted to complete the experiments together, I do feel like this is a DVD that can done independently. Although, there are areas in the DVD that indicate supervision may be needed. Examples: using a lighter, matches, ect. 

My girls loved how the instructor, Jason Gibson, was so thorough when explaining the process of each experiment. He explained each process step-by-step and they were never left wondering why or how something worked. I honestly can't say enough about how great I thought he did explaining everything. Jason truly has a gift for teaching in my opinion. The camera views were also a nice touch to be able to see every process up close.

Lastly, we loved how how fun each demonstration was and how easy each experiment was to complete. We had a blast trying each experiment and discussing the results. It was so hands-on and had my girls excited about science in a way I had never seen before.

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Well friends, as you can tell, our family definitely enjoyed Amazing Science, Volume 1 from ScienceandMath.com.  We would highly recommend the DVDs to anyone looking for quality hands-on science.


Here is a great trailer of Amazing Science, Volume 1

What does Amazing Science, Volume 1 cost?

Amazing Science, Volume 1 has a suggested retail price of $24.95, but is currently available for $17.95.

 Friends, that is a 28% savings and an amazing price for such quality science lessons. 

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This set of nine unit studies usually sells for $46 but is free today!
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Geminid Meteor Shower

Amazing meteor shower to peak tonight

Monday night and early Tuesday morning marks the peak for the 2010 Geminid Meteor Shower.
 
The Geminid Meteor Shower get their name from the fact that they seem to come from the direction of the constellation Gemini, The Twins.

During peak hours, between 100 and 150 meteors per hour may be visible. That's easily two per minute, if skies are clear, so even those with limited patience should find enough to keep them interested in the skies tonight, weather permitting. Each one lasts only a short time, usually less than a second. No special equipment is needed to see the Geminid Meteors as they trace bright streaks across the sky, but make sure you dress appropriately for the weather in your area.

Enjoy! I know we will!

Who knew learning about Magnets would be so fun!

Today we had a Magnets 101 Class! LOL Well I guess that's what you could call it. The girls had a blast learning about what magnets attract and don't attract. Breanna completed a couple experiments and learned about scientific method. She was amazed by the results and is eager to share with her dad, when he arrives home. I have included a picture of my very proud little girl.



She also thought it would be neat to see if a magnet pulled metal through water. I had left for a minute to help the other lil ones, to found her with a glass of water, screw, and magnet. Yes! Yes! She screamed, magnets pull metal through water. lol! What a joy to watch my child so enthused with learning.