Why did Benjamin Franklin fly a kite in a thunderstorm?  In this episode, we explore how one experiment helped people understand electricity.

Why did Benjamin Franklin fly a kite in a thunderstorm? In this episode, we explore how one experiment helped people understand electricity.

Why did Benjamin Franklin fly a kite in a thunderstorm? &nbsp;In this episode, we explore how one experiment helped people understand electricity.

Franklin’s Kite Experiment

Keystone Curious: America 250 flips the script—high school students ask the questions, and elementary students take the lead as the “experts.” Together, they explore Pennsylvania’s rich history, from local landmarks and inventions to the people and stories that shaped America. It’s curious, creative, and full of surprising insights, proving that big ideas can come from even the youngest historians.

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Franklin’s Kite Experiment

Franklin’s Kite Experiment