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Curated OER

Mechanics Hall

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students complete a variety of activities that go along with the study of and possible fieldtrip to Mechanics Hall (Black River Valley) in Worcester, MA. They examine the role industrial development had in society at the turn of the...
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Curated OER

Salem's Maritime History: A History of our New Nation

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine the impact of Salem's maritime trade on America. Using primary source documents, they identify the use of expanding the number of products available and how it affected the economy. They write an essay discussing...
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Curated OER

What was Newton's Idea of Science?

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners form logical foundations for analysis of observations. They improve analytic reading abilities through practice. Students investigate the foundations of scientific thought processes and how to apply them.
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Curated OER

Social Changes in America Caused by World War II

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students research and examine the social changes that occured in the United States during World War II. In pairs they conduct research using a variety of resources, and organize and compose a "Guide to Life" for veterans returning home...
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Curated OER

Wildcat Dumping Site

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers research facts about illegal dumping sites and write an editorial exposing the effects of the site from their point of view and persuades readers to take action. Students brainstorm ideas that could be included in the...
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National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: America in Class: American Revolution as Civil War

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson where students examine the journal of a young Scottish woman, Janet Schaw, visiting North Carolina in 1775. She writes of her experiences observing the tensions and rivalries in the Cape Fear River area that pitted neighbors...
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Huntington Library

Huntington Library: Causes of American Revolution: Soldiers and Civilians at War

For Teachers 5th
For this lesson, 5th graders look at causes and consequences of the American Revolution, at nations and individuals that impacted the outcome, at the roles women played, and at how the war affected families, economics, and the...
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Huntington Library

Huntington Library: Causes of the American Revolution: Trouble in Boston [Pdf]

For Teachers 5th
In this lesson, 5th graders look at ideas and British policies that contributed to the outbreak of the American Revolution. Includes background information for the teacher. Students explore ideas that were circulating in America before...
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Huntington Library

Huntington Library: Causes of the American Revolution: Stamp Act Crisis [Pdf]

For Teachers 5th
In this instructional activity, 5th graders look at what role the Stamp Act played in the lead-up to the American Revolution. Includes background information for the teacher. Students learn about taxes, study a timeline and maps,...
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: After American Revolution: Free African Americans in the North

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this lesson plan, students will consider "After the American Revolution: Free African Americans in the North." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Native Americans' Role in American Revolution: Choosing Sides

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson plan, students will consider "The Native Americans' Role in the American Revolution: Choosing Sides." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Colonial Broadsides and the American Revolution

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this lesson plan, students will consider "Colonial Broadsides and the American Revolution." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Not Only Paul Revere: Other Riders of the American Revolution

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this lesson plan, students will consider "Not Only Paul Revere: Other Riders of the American Revolution." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Voices of the American Revolution

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson plan, students will consider "Voices of the American Revolution." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
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US National Archives

Nara: Teaching With Documents: Images of the American Revolution

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The National Archives and Records Administration provides a lesson plan on the American Revolution. Content includes excellent historical background, as well as several primary source documents, pictures, and engravings detailing various...
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Google

Louisiana Curriculum Hub: Ela Guidebooks: Grade 4: American Revolution: Unit Files

For Teachers 4th
A Google Drive folder with instructional presentations, discussion questions, student activities, and assessments for the text, If You Lived at the Time of the American Revolution.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: American Revolution Lesson: The Regulars Are Coming!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lesson plan, students will review information about Paul Revere and the American Revolution. Students will also determine facts and opinions about the American Revolution. After viewing primary sources, students will complete a...
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Liberty! The American Revolution (Teacher's Guide)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A six-lesson teacher's guide to support classes on the American Revolution. Although the guide is designed to be used in conjunction with the PBS documentary "Liberty!" the video component of the lessons can be dropped without much fuss....
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Writing Fix

Writing Fix: The American Revolution: Heroes

For Teachers 4th - 6th
In this lesson students will understand the significance of those who served during the American Revolution.
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Discovery Education

Discovery Education: The American Revolution: Victory

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This resource has a lesson plan on the origins of the Purple Heart medal, which is given to any soldier wounded in the line of duty. The medal was established by George Washington and is the oldest American medal.
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Lin and Don Donn

Lin and Don Donn: Lessons on the American Revolution

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This site provides lesson plans and unit ideas for teaching about the American Revolution. Look for suggestions about specific people or the Revolutionary War in general.
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US National Archives

Docsteach: Road to Revolution: Patriotism or Treason?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students will analyze the causes of the American Revolution and examine them from various points of view. Perspectives include the Sons of Liberty, loyalists living in the colonies, patriots, and British citizens living in England.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: From Tyranny to Freedom

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
During this lesson young scholars will have the opportunity to research famous battles of the American Revolution and document these battles in a timeline, which they will construct. Students will also create a slideshow presentation...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: The American Spy in Me

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This is a fun and innovative lesson that will allow students to travel through history in a most unique fashion. Through Internet research and video conferencing students will get a real blast from the past. Students will hold on to...

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