TrueTales · Founding Fathers
Benjamin Franklin and the Secret of the Storm
Ages all · 5 min
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📖 Comprehension Questions
1. What was Benjamin Franklin trying to prove with his kite experiment?
2. Why did Benjamin Franklin and his son William go out into the storm?
3. What did Benjamin Franklin feel when the loose threads on the hemp string stood straight up?
4. What invention did Benjamin Franklin create after discovering that lightning was electricity?
5. How did Benjamin Franklin help protect people's homes and buildings from lightning?
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⭐ Did You Know?
Benjamin Franklin dares to fly a kite into a thunderstorm and change the world.
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