Standard 1-3.3

1-3.3 Summarize the contributions to democracy that have been made by historic and political figures in the United States, including Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Dorothea Dix, Frederick Douglass, Mary McLeod Bethune, and Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Grade(s): 1

Year: 2011

Caring,Creative,Courageous Citizens = A Strong Democracy= Us, the UNITED STATES!

Lesson

This lesson offers students a chance to "meet" citizens who have made great contributions to the United States of America. Some of these people lived in the 1700's, 1800's, or 1900's...but the gifts...

Benjamin Franklin

Lesson

Students will use different resources to learn and explore the way Benjamin Franklin impacted history the life they live today.