Benjamin Franklin: In search of a better world
 
 
 
 
 
 
House where Franklin was born
Visit the Ben Franklin Tercentenary Site

Brainstorm with Ben

Inventions-the Key to a Better World

Saturday, February 13, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Stroll through Benjamin Franklin's workshop and see what Ben and some of his assistants are working on in the lab. High school students will be demonstrating some of Ben's favorite concepts and experiments. Be sure to stop by each station and see what's brewing.

 

Calling all scientists and inventors!

Be part of a community wide exhibit to showcase the scientific side of Franklin. Guidelines and applications for this exhibit are available in the Youth Services and Adult Services Departments or as PDFs below.

Brainstorm with Ben Information and Application Packet
Junior Category Entry (grades 3-8) FORM A
Senior Category Entry (Grades 9-Adult) FORM B

 

Who is invited to participate

Local youth and adults who wish to display projects and inventions inspired by the creative ideas of Benjamin Franklin. There are two categories: a Junior Category (Grade 3-8) and a Senior Category (Grades 9-Adult).

Criteria for Inventions

The following criteria will be used for reviewing applications and accepting invention submissions. This criteria applies to both junior and senior categories.

Categories of Inventions

Ben Franklin believed in learning by doing and was a great observer of the world around him. Each of the six categories below focuses on a subject Franklin found important and essential to society. Use this list to generate some new concepts for your exhibit. All inventions must fit into one of these six categories.

For more information, please download a PDF of the Brainstorm with Ben Information and Application Packet or pick one up in the Youth Services or Adult Services Department.