Ken Burns’s two-part, four-hour documentary, “Benjamin Franklin,” explores the revolutionary life of one of the18th century’s most consequential and compelling personalities, whose work and words unlocked the mystery of electricity and helped create the United States.
PBS LearningMedia’s Benjamin Franklin Media Gallery harnesses the power of visual storytelling to bring the film’s insights, perspectives, and understandings to teachers and students in grades 3-12. Part of the Ken Burns in the Classroom hub, this robust collection offers more than 35 free, media-rich, and curriculum-aligned resources, designed by teachers and subject matter experts. (Grades 3-12)
Teaching Tips and student handouts are available for each media offering.
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Explore additional clips and videos from the Benjamin Franklin series on the PBS Player
