Learning objectives

Constitution Week Presentations

Constitution Week Educational Presentations are presented in an age / grade appropriate manner and are unique to the students questions and interactions. For this reason, the presentations are not strictly scripted but follow a general outline and structure with specific learning objectives.

Learning Objectives:

  • Historical Context of the Constitutional Convention

  • General Understanding of the United States Constitution (Articles and Amendments)

  • Understand The Basis Of Our Constitutional Republic Is Citizen Engagement

Presentation General Outline:

  • Benjamin Franklin Introduction (General Historical Biography and Facts)

  • Introduction To The Constitutional Convention and Ratification Experience (Historical Notes)

  • Explanation Of The United States Constitution (Preamble, By Article and Key Amendments)

  • Connect “We The People” Principle To Each Constitutional Article (Election of Congress, President, Amend, etc.)

science EDUCATION PRESENTATIONS and EXPERIMENTs

Ben is world renowned for his experiments and innovative understanding and applications with electricity. Presentations are presented in an age / grade appropriate manner with middle school and older students engaged through direct instruction and hands on experiments led by Ben.

Learning Objectives:

  • Historical Context of Ben’s Electrical Experiments and Discoveries

  • General Understanding of Electricity (Charge, Conduction, Flow, Storage)

  • Experience Charge/Storage/Discharge of Electricity Using A Leyden Jar

Presentation General Outline:

  • Benjamin Franklin Electricity Introduction (General Ben Franklin Historical Electricity Facts and Context)

  • Explanation Electricity Principles (Charge, Conduction, Positive/Negative, Flow, Storage)

  • Ben’s Laboratory — (Elementary) Experience Electricity Experiment Demonstrations (Middle School +) Conduct Leyden Jar Electricity Experiment