Lesson
#1 Scientist vs. Statesman
The Webster Dictionary defines
the following words as follows:
Statesman
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One
versed in the principles or art of government; especially : One actively
engaged in conducting the business of a government or in shaping its policies.
One
who exercises political leadership wisely and without narrow partisanship.
Scientist -
A
person learned in science and especially natural science : a scientific
investigator.
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Instructions.....Instructions.....Instructions.....Instructions.....Instructions.....
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Brainstorming
Activity
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Take a piece of paper and fold
it in half. Title one side "Scientist" and the other "Statesman".
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Identify three great scientists
and list them on the correct side.
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Identify three great statesman
and list them on the correct side.
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In the same manner, list adjectives
and identifying nouns that best describe what qualities made these individuals
great of "stand-out" scientists and statesmen in your opinion.
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Create a
Venn Diagram
Create a diagram, as demonstrated
below, to identify qualities shared by a "Great Scientist" and an "Great
Statesman".
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| Identify
Ben Franklin's individual achievements and pursuits |
"The
Scientist in the Statesman"
Identify what inclusions
in Article 1 of the Constitution of the United States of America that may
have been influenced by Ben Franklin.
"The
Statesman in the Scientist"
Review
the Oceanography History web-site below to gather information about how
Ben Franklin's role as a statesman sometimes lead him to identify and solve
scientific mysteries.
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More
Links....
Use
the following links as well as other resources available from your teacher
and/or library to see if you can identify other achievements in Ben Franklin's
life that demonstrate that his role as a scientist and a statesmen were
not exclusive.
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Ben
Franklin: Glimpses of a Man
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Benjamin
Franklin: His Autobiography 1706-1757
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Benjamin
Franklin: A Documentary History
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Other
Ben Franklin Information/Links
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