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-- In 1750, Franklin proposed an experiment with conductive rods being used to attract lightning to a Leyden jar, an early form of capacitor. The experiment was supposed to be executed on the top of the spire on Christ Church in Philadelphia. Franklin conducted the experiment in June 1752. By this time, he had realized the dangers of using conductive rods and instead used a kite because the increased height allowed him to stay on the ground and because the kite was less likely to electrocute him. Source
Read: Who Was Ben Franklin?, by Dennis Brindell Fradin, John O'Brien, Nancy Harrison
-- Ben Franklin was the scientist who, with the help of a kite, discovered that lightning is electricity. He was also a statesman, an inventor, a printer, and an author-a man of such amazingly varied talents that some people claimed he had magical powers! Full of all the details kids will want to know, the true story of Benjamin Franklin is by turns sad and funny, but always honest and awe-inspiring.
Free Printables, Coloring Pages, Activities and Crafts:
• Benjamin Franklin Printables
• Ben Franklin Lapbook
• How to Make a Paper Kite
• Arts and Crafts With Kites for Children
-- This holiday started back in 2007 to encourage customers to start their summer by kicking off their shoes and wearing a pair of flip flops. The Tropical Smoothie Caf© is offering a FREE Jetty Punch Smoothie to the first 500 people that walk in the doors wearing a pair of flip flops at each location.
Read: Flip-Flops, by Nancy Cote
-- Even though Penny is annoyed that she can only find one of her flip-flops on the day she goes to the beach, she discovers a number of uses for it and enjoys her time there.
Free Printables, Coloring Pages, Activities and Crafts:
• Design Your Own Flip Flops Craft
• Games Having to Do With Flip Flops
• Ornament – Money Origami Flip Flop
• Flip Flops Coloring Pages
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