Benjamin Franklin The Inventor
Inventor or Discoverer What is an inventor? A person who makes something new. What is a discoverer? A person who finds something. Or finds a new use for something.
Benjamin Franklin was both.
What did Benjamin Franklin Invent? Bifocals Benjamin Franklin got tired of having two pairs of glasses. Why would Benjamin Franklin get tired of wearing two pairs of glasses? What do you thin the long arm is for? It helped him reach books that were on high shelves. What else could it be used for? Glass Armonica This is one of his inventions but he got the idea from something he saw in Europe. Long Arm
More Inventions Lightning Rod This may have been the original. What are swim fins like today? Lightning rods helped protect homes and helped there be less fires. Lightning Rod This may have been the original. Swim Fins Benjamin Franklin’s swim fins were worn on his hands and feet.
Discovered while in Europe What did he discover? Fan Chair Discovered while in Europe He proved that lightning is electricity.
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