Benjamin Franklin - Misc Homeschool Author:Katie Kubesh, Niki Mcneil, Kimm Bellotto Most people know the story of Benjamin Franklin flying his kite in a thunder and lightning storm. Others may know that he was one of the Founding Fathers for the United States and that he signed the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution. But who was Benjamin Franklin? How did a man who liked to fly kites in thunderstorms... more » become important enough one day to sign two of the most important documents in the history of the United States? In the Hands of a Child invites you and your students to explore the life and accomplishments of this well-rounded man in our unit, Benjamin Franklin. This hands-on Project Pack is 74 pages of everything you need to begin your studies on the life of Benjamin Franklin. Included in this unit is a 10-page Research Guide that introduces you and your student to the education, different trades, and accomplishments that made Ben Franklin internationally famous. In the Research Guide part of the unit, you will also find a complete timeline, an extensive vocabulary list, and fun activities to complete your studies. In addition to the guide, you will find 20 hands-on activities complete with instructions and reproducible graphics to complete your studies and offer a fun approach to learning about this great founding father, scientist, inventor, and writer.« less