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Space and Science Fiction
Use the Franklin Institute's exhibition "An Inquirer's Guide to the Universe" to have students research ideas for a science fiction story. After completing their research, writers will compose science fiction stories that incorporate...
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Franklin Institute Science Museum: Rock Hounds With Rocky
Rocky the Rock Hound uses simple animations to show the formation of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Includes teacher connections to lessons, literature, and activities along with online quizzes and puzzles on rocks and rock...
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In Quiry Almanack: Smelling
Site provides fun activities for kids to do in the classroom to help them better understand the sense of smell.
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Franklin Institute: Steam Powered Coin Press
See pictures and read about the first coining press. Learn about coins and coin-making.
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Franklin Institute and Science Museum: Seeing
Take a look at this sight and all of the activities it has to offer. Has great activities to use in the classroom as well as world wide web links.
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Franklin Institute: White Blood Cells
This site contains a brief description of what white blood cells are and how they work.
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Franklin Institute: Benjamin Franklin Fa Qs
Dozens of frequently asked questions about Ben Franklin with answers that cover all the essential facts about one of America's favorite founding fathers.
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Franklin Institute: What's Your Type?
Learn the differences between the various types of blood. You can also get information on blood type compatibility.
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In Quiry Almanack: Tasting
Interest students in learning about the sense of taste with this mouth watering site. Offers activities to use in the classroom as well as scientific research.
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Franklin Institute: Cutting Dead Cells
This site briefly explores how the integumentary system supports the excretory system in the removal of waste through the growth of hair, fingernails, and toenails.