Ben Franklin was a man who wore many hats – inventor, scientist, statesman.
Philadelphia’s Franklin Institute was founded in 1824 in the spirit of Franklin’s passion for science and technology. The Franklin Institute offers great online resources for science learning, including online and offline activities for students, Case Files, and an online collection of artifacts.
Also, Philadelphia’s Academy of Natural Sciences and Chemical Heritage Foundation have great web resources for teachers looking to integrate Internet technology into their classroom.