Benjamin Banneker: Pioneering Scientist

Gazing up at the stars, Benjamin Banneker longed to understand how and why things worked as they did. In a time when most black Americans were slaves, Banneker lived a life of freedom and became known as America's first black American man of science. He helped survey Washington, D.C., and became the first black American to write an almanac. Through his accomplishments, he helped advance the cause of equality for African Americans.

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• Dear Benjamin Banneker
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• Teacher Created Materials - Primary Source Readers: Benjamin Banneker: Self-Made Man - Grades 4-5 - Guided Reading Level O
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