Early Life/Education
Banneker lived all his life on his parent’s farm in this state and county near our nation's capital.
What is Baltimore County, Maryland?
Benjamin Banneker built this "striking" object in 1753.
What is the first chiming clock in America.
Banneker helped to plan and establish the boundaries of this new city.
What is Washington D.C.?
This type of school Benjamin Banneker went to emphasizes a strong sense of community, equality, and personal integrity.
What is a Quaker school?
Banneker studied astronomy and became so knowledgable, he was able to accurately predict this celestial event.
What is a solar eclipse?
Banneker used his knowledge of these celestial objects to help establish the location of the border stones of the city.
What are stars?
Benjamin Banneker’s most influential subjects to learn about.
What are astronomy and mathematics?
Banneker based his "striking" invention on this item you might have on you.
What is a pocket watch?
After three months, Banneker went home to work on this guide for farmers - farmers still believe it can predict the weather months in advance.
What is an almanac?
Most of Banneker's knowledge did not come from school, but from borrowing lots of these knowledge-filled items.
Books
Banneker was able to accurately predict a solar eclipse using these calculations.
What are astronomical calculations?
Benjamin Banneker very much opposed this practice, and sent a letter to this important statesman asking for help changing it.
What is slavery and who was Thomas jefferson?