1. The world of Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin Elise Brecke 4A

2. Benjamin Franklin

3. Early Life Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston, Massachusetts on January 17,1706. He had 17 siblings and was the 10th child. He didn’t have much of an education, but he worked as a printer for his brother.

4. Writings Benjamin Franklin wrote secret letters for his brother’s newspaper. He went by the name of Silence Dogood. He also wrote the Poor Richard’s Almanac.

5. Place in The Enlightenment Benjamin Franklin used the scientific method to discover the lightning rod. He believed in using his own intelligence. He created the first volunteer fire department. He started the Pennsylvania Academy & College, an art academy.

6. Most Interesting Fact Benjamin Franklin came up with the quote, “An apple a day, keeps the doctor away.”