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This What Good May I Do: Franklin and the American Civic Association lesson plan also includes:
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Benjamin Franklin may have been a Founding Father of the United States, but he also founded a number of civic associations. Learners explore his legacy using a biographical essay and collaborative activity. After their exploration, extension activities include launching their own service projects.
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Instructional Ideas
- Offer the lesson before embarking on a service-learning project
Classroom Considerations
- Part of a collection of lessons in celebration of The Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary
- Lesson requires advanced teacher research
- Biographical excerpt may be above the reading level of many middle/junior high school readers
Pros
- Activity includes ideas such as graphic organizers that make it ready to implement
- Lesson has real-world applications
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- None