Now & Ben
This book illustrates and discusses many of the inventions and ideas of Benjamin Franklin. It shows what they looked like when he invented them and how they are used today. It shows how inventions can grow and expand; as well as how ideas from the past can really be developed and used in the present. It leaves the readers with the question of how will Franklin’s ideas affect the future.
Economic Concepts
- Decision-Making
- Choices
- Opportunity cost
- Costs and benefits
- Entrepreneurs
Grade Levels
- Primary (K-3)
Related Subjects
- Science
- History
- Entrepreneurship
This is a wonderfully delightful book. The illustrations are fantastic and would be wonderful for a lesson that connects with history. This lesson would go well with the book:
http://www.econedlink.org/lessons/index.php?lesson=155&page=teacher