Benjamin Banneker Lesson Plans
I'm so glad you stopped by to see what resources we're using for our study of Benjamin Banneker's life! I hope these resources and lesson plans help you enjoy a great study of Banneker's life and accomplishments!
There are so many wonderful directions you can go with a study on Benjamin Banneker! Our top recommendation is simply to learn about his life! Here are a few ideas to get you started.
Don't have the letter yet? You can grab the snail mail letter here or the instant digital download version here.
For the free downloads to go with our Banneker letter go here!
For All Ages
Video
Ted-Ed Video
Podcast
Your Story Hour’s Exciting Events: Volume 7 “The Milkmaid’s Grandson”
Stuff You Missed in History Class: Benjamin Banneker (this one is better for adults & older students)
Crafts
Put together a wooden clock kit. Here’s one that looks super fun!
Visit
Benjamin Banneker Historical Park & Museum in Catonsville, MD in person or enjoy this virtual tour from wherever you are!
Books
Biography
What Are You Figuring Now? A Story about Benjamin Banneker by Jeri Ferris
Tick Tock Banneker’s Clock by Shana Keller
One Week with Benjamin Banneker
Day 1: Learn about Benjamin Banneker
- Read the Heritage Letter from Benjamin Banneker
Day 2: Read a book about Benjamin Banneker
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Tick Tock Banneker’s Clock by Shana Keller
Here's a read along video with the author of the book:
Day 3: Listen to a podcast or watch a video about Benjamin Banneker
- Podcast: Your Story Hour’s Exciting Events: Volume 7 “The Milkmaid’s Grandson”
- Video: Ted-Ed’s The Extraordinary Life of Benjamin Banneker (linked above)
Day 4: Learn how a clock or a watch works.
Bonus: if you have access to an old clock or watch that the owner doesn’t mind having taken apart, take it apart to study the mechanisms that make it work.
Day 5:
Complete the Benjamin Banneker Pamphlet in our free printables using all you’ve learned this week!
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