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History of Chemistry: Fritz Haber: Chemist and Patriot

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Contains biographical information about Fritz Haber, Nobel Prize winner from Germany.
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CNN

Cnn: Goldwater Remembered 'A Great Patriot'

For Students 9th - 10th
This article remembering the political career of former Senator Barry Goldwater offers words of praise from members of both political parties.
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American Girl: Molly, a Patriotic Girl

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Meet Molly, a character in the American Girl series, and learn about cooperation, resourcefulness, and World War II through this collection of stories, games, and activities. Also, includes teacher's guide and worksheets.
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Us flag.org: Francis Scott Key (1780 1843)

For Students 9th - 10th
Who was Francis Scott Key? What did he write? You can find the answers to these two questions and much more by exploring this website.
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University of Arizona

International Studies Association: Mobilizing Public Support for War

For Students 9th - 10th
A scholarly look at the use of propaganda to influence American support for World War I once the country entered the fray. Read about the Committee on Public Information, examples of harassment of those not deemed sufficiently patriotic,...
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University of Michigan

University of Michigan: Spy Letters of the American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
A wonderful resource with letters, stories, people, and timelines of spies for the Loyalists and the Patriots during the American Revolution.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Stephen Girard

For Students 9th - 10th
A well-detailed biography of Girard-- a merchant, mariner, banker, philanthropist, humanitarian, and patriot.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a collection of material regarding the work of the Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention. Content includes a focus on how the Revolutionary War was organized, fanning the flames of patriotism,...
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Chickasaw.tv: Chickasaw History & Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a wealth of information on the Chickasaw. The History Timeline explores the history of the Chickasaw Nation from its roots to the present day. The Historic Figures section profiles leaders of the Chickasaw Nation. In the...
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The Newberry Library

Newberry Library: Historic Maps: Revolutionary Boston: Old North Church

For Students 9th - 10th
"One if by land, two if by sea." This famous quote was the direction Sexton Robert Newman was to follow by shining a lantern from the Old North Church steeple to warn the patriots that the British were coming. The church is the oldest in...
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Zoom School: United States of America

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Use this resource to explore each state to get facts, maps and symbols; learn about the presidents; read about bald eagles and dinosaur fossils found in the U.S., find fun and exciting patriotic crafts and more.
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Historica Canada

Historica Dominion Institute: Les Voltigeurs De Quebec

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of a video series, this clip [1:00] profiles the militia band known as "Voltigeurs de Quebec" who played the new patriotic anthem 'O Canada' for the first time in public in 1880. Though accepted by French Canada, it took English...
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National Humanities Center

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

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A instructional activity 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...
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PBS

Pbs: Frontline: The Gulf War

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS Online and the TV show "Frontline" present information on the Persian Gulf War, a timeline, various maps, personal testimonies, and other resources.
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US National Archives

Nara: Teaching With Documents: Poster Art From World War Ii

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) explores how words and posters waged a constant battle for the hearts and minds of the American citizenry during World War II.
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Massachusetts Historical Society

Mhs: Coming of the American Revolution: Boston Massacre

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a detailed overview of the events surrounding the Boston Massacre in 1770 and resulting trial. Includes a list of supporting documents and great resources for teachers.
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Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media

Teaching History: Spotlight on 9/11 in the Classroom: In Remembrance

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Teaching students about the historical significance of 9/11, terrorism, and the associated pain and impact on America can be difficult. Here is a collection of resources that provide information on teaching about the attacks in a global...
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PBS

Pbs America Rebuilds

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at many of people involved in the clean up of the World Trade Center cleanup, as well as looking at those who determined what to do with the site. You will find video clips from the program on the site.
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Incredible Art Department

The Incredible Art Department: Constitution Day

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the origin of Constitution Day and the history of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Lists descriptions of the seven articles and twenty-seven amendments in the Constitution. Presents lesson suggestions from teachers and...
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PBS

Wgbh/pbs: Frontline: The Blurred Racial Lines of Famous Families: Cheswell

For Students 9th - 10th
Celebrated similar to Paul Revere, Wentworth Cheswell's biography highlights his contributions during the American Revolution. Cheswell, from New Hampshire, was a local politician who is considered to be the first black American elected...
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Earthly Pursuits: The War Garden Victorious

For Students 9th - 10th
An ebook first published in 1919 and the definitive text on war gardens and gardening.
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Positive Atheism: Life of Thomas Paine

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features the complete text of Thomas Clio Rickman's 1819 biography of the chief political philosopher of the American Revolutionary War.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Religion and the Founding of the American Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
A wonderful, comprehensive site from the Library of Congress that examines all facets of the religious origins of America.
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University of Missouri

Famous Trials: Alexander Hamilton Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
This excellent biography of Alexander Hamilton is part of the University of Missouri's "Famous Trials" site. With text links to personal letters and other documents written by Hamilton.

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