Dear Polymath,

A polymath is a person who knows a little bit about everything. Benjamin Franklin is America’s greatest polymath. He was involved in publishing, politics, science, and education. Many people argue that Ben Franklin was the quintessential American: he showed the traits that makes America what it is.

Today we’ll read about this Founding Father and think about his contributions to America. And we’ll ask what Franklin has to teach us about America and Americans today.

Sincerely,

Mr. Heimbuck