Snowflake Bentley Resources
This Just In! NEW
Snowflake Bentley’s 19th-century images of snow crystals put online (2023) *London’s Natural History Museum recently scanned and made public an album of Bentley Snowflake Images dating from 1885 -1899.
CNN Report (2022) *Published just before the end of last year, here is the most recent take on the life of Wilson Bentley.
Snowflake Bentley Celebrated in Song (2022) *Steven Gorst, a former headteacher in the UK, has long been an admirer of Snowflake Bentley and taught many students about Bentley’s passion and work.
Another UK Singer/Songwriter Inspired by Bentley (2022) *Marc Shearer sent along his tribute to Mr. Bentley.
Recent Stories About Bentley
The Microphotographic Wonders of Vermont’s 'Snowflake Man' - Atlas Obscura (2021)
Then Again: Like the frozen crystals he studied, ‘Snowflake’ Bentley, was one of a kind (2021)
Maryland artist refining snowflake art (2021)
Why Scientists Find Snowflakes Cool (2020)
Efforts to Restore Jericho’s Iconic Old Red Mill Home to the “Snowflake” Bentley Exhibit (2020)
Informational Links
This Place In History: “Snowflake” Bentley
Celebrating Snowflake Bentley In Pictures
Stories from the Smithsonian “Wilson A. Bentley: Pioneering Photographer of Snowflakes”
History Space: Legacy of “Snowflake” Bentley
Inside Science: “Snowflake” Bentley
Teachers Corner
Here are some links recommended by teachers for lesson plans about Snowflake Bentley.
Snowflake Bentley Lesson Plan English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Literature
"Snowflake Bentley", by JB Martin, Questions and Projects
Snowflake Projects
15 Awesome DIY Snowflake Craft Projects (NEW)
How to Make a Borax Crystal Snowflake
Crafting Snowflakes the Archive Way