Ben Franklin: Fun Facts and a Math Challenge

In this one time class, students will learn about Ben Franklin and try to solve some of his "magic squares".

Becky Williams, MAT

34 total reviews for this teacher

3 reviews for this class

Completed by 11 learners

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30 minutes

per class

Meets once

8-11

year olds

3-8

learners per class

per learner

How does a “One-Time” class work?

Meets once at a scheduled time

Live video chat, recorded and monitored for safety and quality

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Description

Class Experience

We know that Ben Franklin invented bifocals and the lightning rod, but did you know that Ben Franklin loved squirrels (called Skuggs in England during that time period) and had some shipped from America to England for his friend's daughter?  He also sometimes doodled Magic Squares during the Pennsylvania Assembly to keep himself entertained.  In this class, we will review Ben Franklin's accomplishments as a scientist and inventor and learn some interesting facts about him (including quotes...

30 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.

Teacher

Becky Williams, MAT

Gifted Girl

34 total reviews

37 completed classes

About Me

I have my Master of Arts in Teaching from Trinity University in San Antonio, TX.  While in college, I had a part time job teaching art to children.  After graduating, I got hired on as a fourth grade teacher, but I've been a GT (gifted and...