PECO Energy Learn about The Franklin Institute's namesake in his role as scientist, inventor, printer, statesman, philosopher, musician, economist, and more. Take a look at Franklin's family tree, read his words of wisdom, try an activity, and see how Ben's ideas are still alive in our world today. Franklin's Forecast Be your own neighborhood weather forecaster with Franklin's Forecast, an online exhibit about weather forecasting. Build your own weather station, learn about today's sophisticated weather technologies, and check the weather right now. Don't be otherwise.
Volcanoes erupt, the crust quakes, and rivers rage.
For scientists, the word force is defined as a push or pull that causes a change in motion. Explore the pushing and pulling in the core, crust, or water of the Earth that causes motion like eruptions, quakes, or floods. This unit of study will stimulate critical thinking for both teacher and student. Birth, growth, reproduction, and death are natural parts of our natural world. Background information, activities, and online resources are available for discovering what all the hot air is about.