Mrs.+Berry's+Class

Ms. Berry's class researched Ben Franklin's inventions to discover if they are still used today. They incorporated many many aspects of the curriculum while working on this project, such as, researching, writing, sequencing, history and technology skills. Please click on the link below to view the information they found.
 * Ben Franklins Inventions and Creations**

1. Bifocals

2. Watertight compartments for ships

3. Table Fire Screen

4. Lightning Rod

5. Franklin Stove

6. Odometer

7. Long Arm (long wooden pole with grasping claw at end to reach high books)

8. Glass Armonica

9. Library Chair

10. Swim fins

11. Catheter

12. Political Cartoons

13. Gulf Stream Chart

14. Daylight Savings Time

15. Poor Richards Almanac

16. First Fire Insurance Company

17. First Fire Department

18. First Post Office

19. First Library