II. Learning Objectives
Our learning objectives for students included:
- being introduced to several of Franklin’s scientific achievements, and the nature of his scientific inquiries
- understanding Franklin’s value of collaborative work and community problem solving in the founding of basic civic institutions and associations
- being inspired (to take action) by Franklin’s inventiveness and spirit of civic generosity
- learning of Franklin’s role in the founding of the United States
- being able to understand and demonstrate the basic skills and processes involved in putting together a museum exhibition
- assimilating and presenting a set of ideas in an organized, logical and creative manner
- being comfortable using interactive tools to communicate and illustrate an interactive narrative (about Franklin)
- understanding the advantages of and improving their skills with object-based learning