Curriculum Connections - National Science Education Standards
Benjamin Franklin National Memorial

The content that you find in this exhibit supports learning in the following content areas, as outlined by the National Science Education Content Standards.
Physical Science |
Life Science |
Earth & Space Science |
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K-4 |
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5-8 |
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9-12 |
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Science & Tech |
Personal & Social |
History & Nature |
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K-4 |
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✓ |
5-8 |
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✓ |
9-12 |
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✓ |
A visit to the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial allows students at all grade levels to encounter the historical figure of Benjamin Franklin. In particular, the "Ben Franklin Forever" multimedia presentation that runs at the top of the hour provides a contextual presentation of Franklin's scientific curiosity.
The complete content standards are accessible online at the National Science Education Standards.