Franklin Institute

Local Guides:

Pennsylvania


Franklin Institute
Biography: Benjamin Franklin by Lani Axman It wasn't until tragedy struck my family that I went searching for Benjamin Franklin. My brother passed away in a boating accident last November, and that loss drove me to find ways to connect with him. Benjamin Franklin was my brother's hero, and n... More> Ben Franklin's role in the discovery of electricity by Daniel Khalil Benjamin Franklin was instrumental in the understanding of modern electricity. Early in his childhood, Franklin began to show an interest in how this wonder worked, exactly. His friend Peter Collinson gave him an electricity tube early on, and young... More>
	What is electroconvulsive therapy by Alan Sullivan Introduction Electroconvulsive shock therapy (ECT) is introduced with its origin dating back to the early 1700s by Benjamin Franklin and Jan Ingenhousz. Although only ECT is explored in this discussion chemical or other methodologies may be consider... More> Biography: Franklin D. Roosevelt by David Wilcox Franklin Delano Roosevelt was the President of the United States during the Great Depression and WWII. He was a great president and was able to masterfully lead America through the troubles of the time. He was also extremely loved and respected by t... More>
Great schools and institutes to study water and oceanography in the U.S. by Royce Radcliffe There are a number of great institutes for learning oceanography in the United States. The important thing is to determine what mode and method of learning best suits you and going from there. Choosing the proper method of education is one of the mo... More> Guide to the best art museums in Philadelphia by Bella Cooper Philadelphia is rich with culture and arts, so take a break from the cheesesteaks and soft pretzels to spend a day at one of the many museums the city offers. PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy Philadelphia, PA (215) 235-3200 The... More>
Enter your comment below: If you are a registered Helium member, you may login and then leave your own comment. Flag Inappropriate Content