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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Letter J (Open Court)

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will work with the letter J sound. Then students will be introduced to US Symbols for a patriotic lesson.
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The Newberry Library

Newberry Library: Historic Maps: Revolutionary Boston: Paul Revere's House

For Students 9th - 10th
A photo of the only building still standing in Boston from the 17th century, Paul Revere's home. Paul Revere is known for his role as a revolutionary patriot in the 18th century. A brief biography of Revere is included.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: Glossary and Terms

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn the Glossary and Terms from the Revolutionary War including patriot, loyalist, colony, volley, whig, tory, and more.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Alexander Hamilton

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview and biographical facts on the life of Alexander Hamilton, military commander, patriot, and leader of the Federalist Party.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: Land of the Brave: John Hancock

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview and biographical facts on the life of John Hancock, patriot and leader of the Sons of Liberty. The signature of John Hancock was the first to be added to the Declaration of Independence.
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Other

Virtual Vermont: Ethan Allen

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a biography of the patriot and leader of the Green Mountain Boys, Ethan Allen.
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Everything ESL

Everything Esl: Teaching About America

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Provides printouts, fact sheets, suggestions and more on teaching any student to know about songs and symbols of America.
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US Department of Education

Helping Your Child Become a Responsible Citizen [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Helping a child become responsible isn't always an easy process. This comprehensive site is directed towards parents (and can be easily adapted for educators) who would like to teach their children to become responsible citizens.
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Tramline

My America Field Trip

For Students 3rd - 8th
Have fun learning about what it means to be "American." At this site discover all the privileges you have being an American citizen. There is also a complete list of teacher resource links.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Where Do You Feel Most American

For Students 9th - 10th
A touching website from the National Public Radio devoted to stories of Americans who feel a national pride and an American identity.
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PBS

Pbs: George Washington Crossing the Delaware River

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a brief description of the famous historical painting by Emmaneul Gottlieb Leutze.
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PBS

Pbs: They Drew Fire

For Students 9th - 10th
Companion website to the PBS documentary on the military and civilian artists who captured WW II in art at their personal peril.
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Everything ESL

Everything Esl: Salute to the Flag

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Teach ELL students about American holidays and symbols. Many hands-on activities are included.
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New York Times

New York Times: Sept. 11: One Year Later

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The New York Times Learning Network provides a variety of archived news articles, lesson plans, and resources concerning the issues and events that surfaced from the September 11, 2001 attacks.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Richard Henry Lee

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress provides a brief biography of Richard Henry Lee. Select "Return to Essay" to explore his role within the context of America's fight towards independence.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Classroom: Freedom of Speech and Association

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this interactive timeline freedom of speech and association in the United States.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Classroom: Right Against Unreasonable Search and Seizure

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this interactive timeline of the right against unreasonable search and seizures in the United States.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Classroom: Civil Liberties in Wartime

For Students 9th - 10th
This website contains an interactive timeline about the history of civil liberties at wartime.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Loyalists

For Students 5th - 8th
Perhaps the Loyalists had some concrete reasons to support staying part of the British Empire. Read about who was a Loyalist and why. Particularly interesting is the reason behind so many slaves supporting Britain and what happened to...
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Other

Learning for Justice: September 11th and After

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This growing selection of teaching resources addresses the issues being raised following the September 11, 2001 attack. Content explores everything from the attack itself to related aftereffects, such as racial profiling and bias against...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ap Us History Period 3: 1754 1800: The American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
This Khan Academy resource provides video lessons, detailed notes, and practice questions for the AP U.S. History Exam. The years 1754-1800 are covered.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: George Washington: Farwell Address

For Students 5th - 8th
Although he surely could have remained in office longer, George Washington served only two terms in office. Read about his Farewell Address, one of the important speeches in American history. He gave advice concerning both national and...
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Songs and Oaths: America

For Students 3rd - 8th
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present US laws to students grades K-12. This site presents a brief history of the song "America" (My Country 'Tis of Thee). Links to related sites are available.
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English Verse

English Verse: Sir Walter Scott (1771 1832)

For Students 9th - 10th
While he's better known as a novelist, Sir Walter Scott also wrote poetry. Here are a number of poems in full text, along with a brief biographical sketch.

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