Franklin's Virtues: Diligence, Humility, Wisdom
A Character Study of Benjamin Franklin Grade 6 Social Studies Homeschool Co-op
Who Was Benjamin Franklin?
Born in 1706 in a large family Started as a printing apprentice Became a scientist, inventor, and statesman One of America's Founding Fathers Known for his strong character and virtues
Franklin's Three Key Virtues
{"left":"DILIGENCE: Working hard and persistently\nTeaching himself to read and write\nPracticing his craft daily as an apprentice\nHUMILITY: Being modest and teachable\nAlways seeking advice from others","right":"Learning from people of all ages\nWISDOM: Making good, thoughtful decisions\nInventing helpful things like the lightning rod\nServing his community through libraries and schools"}
Discussion Questions
How did Franklin's diligence help him achieve his goals? Why is humility important for learning and growing? What wise choices did Franklin make for his community? How do these virtues connect to Biblical teachings? Which virtue do you want to practice this week?
Virtue Worksheet Activity
Part 1: Fill in the blanks with correct virtues Part 2: Match Franklin's achievements to his virtues Part 3: Write how you can practice one virtue this week Part 4: Copy and reflect on a Bible verse about character
Closing Reflection and Prayer
'Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning.' - Benjamin Franklin Let us pray for diligence, humility, and wisdom in our own lives, using our gifts to serve God and others.
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