Ben and Me
| State | WV |    |
| Status | Ready for Users | |
| Stage | Public | |
| Subject | English/Language Arts Science Social Studies | |
| Author | Debby Lamp, Jane Richards, Debbie Thomas | |
| Description | The basis of this unit will be the book
Ben and Me by Robert Lawson. The lessons will focus on Ben Franklin as a writer, statesman, scientist and inventor. | |
| The 21st Century Tools | 1999 World Book Encyclopedia Webster"s on-line Dictionary,
Map Quest | |
| Grade Level | 3 4 | |
| National Standards | Mathematics Standards:
Uses a variety of strategies in the problem-solving process Uses basic and advanced procedures while performing the processes of computation Understands and applies basic and advanced properties of the concepts of measurement Language Arts: Uses the general skills and strategies of the writing process Gathers and uses information for research purposes Uses reading skills and strategies to understand and interpret a variety of literary texts Geography: Understands the characteristics and uses of maps, globes, and other geographic tools and technologies US History: Understands the causes of the American Revolution, the ideas and interests involved in shaping the revolutionary movement, and reasons for the American victory Understands the impact of the American Revolution on politics, economy, and society Science: Knows the organization of a simple electrical circuit (e.g., battery or generator, wire, a complete loop through which the electrical current can pass) Knows that light travels in a straight line until it strikes an object | |
| Keywords | Electricity
Lightning Ben Franklin Balloons Declaration of Independence | |
| Lesson Plan URLs (new Window) | Lesson 1: Of Mice and Ben
Lesson 2: Haste Makes... Lesson 3: Get Charged Lesson 4: I Declare! Lesson 5: Up, Up and Away! | |
| English IGO or CSO | 3.1, 3.2, 3.15, 3.16, 3.19, 3.70, 3.46 | |
| Social Studies IGO or CSO | 3.90, 3.29, 3.38 | |