What Today's STEM Students Can Learn from Benjamin Franklin
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The lessons of Benjamin Franklin's life for young people learning science and technology.
The new Ken Burns documentary "Benjamin Franklin" looks at the life of one of the founders of the United States. Of course, Benjamin Franklin's scientific achievements are a big part of the story. But how do they resonate with today's students of science?
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What Today's STEM Students Can Learn from Benjamin Franklin
Clip: 4/6/2022 | 6m 46sVideo has Closed Captions
The new Ken Burns documentary "Benjamin Franklin" looks at the life of one of the founders of the United States. Of course, Benjamin Franklin's scientific achievements are a big part of the story. But how do they resonate with today's students of science?
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