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National Women's Hall of Fame

National Women's Hall of Fame: Mercy Otis Warren

For Students 9th - 10th
Short biographical sketch on Mercy Otis Warren, an American revolutionary activist who called for revolt against the British.
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Other

B&r Samizdat Express: Mercy Otis Warren

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the B&R Samizdat Express provides text of Warren's works: The Adulateur, The Defeat, The Group, The Blockheads, The Motley Assembly, and more.
Article
Curated OER

History Matters: Sailor Wounds Pageant Spectator Disrespectful to Flag

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from History Matters is an interesting newsaper article in the Washington Post dated May 7, 1919 which describes a man shot for being disrespectful to the American Flag. An example of the extremism during the Red Scare.
Activity
Massachusetts Historical Society

Massachusetts Historical Society: The Battle of Bunker Hill: Biographies Mercy Otis Warren

For Students 9th - 10th
These biographies includes a very short bio on Warren (1748-1814 CE), a spirited female author who published a three-volume history of the American Revolution.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Foreign War and Domestic Freedom: (Civil Liberties Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson plan that directs students to review the concept of civil liberties and to examine examples from American history wherein rights were restricted. They will investigate key arguments between those who seek to restrict liberties...
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San Jose State University

Sjsu: The Regions of Venezuela and Their Economic History

For Students 9th - 10th
A short account of the history of Venezuela, starting in the late 19th century. The article discusses the formation of the two major political parties-- the Democratic Action Party (AD) and the Social Christian Party (COPEI).
Handout
Other

Us flag.org: The Original Pledge of Allegiance

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you know who wrote the original Pledge of Allegiance? Use this site to investigate its history. What has stayed the same since 1892 and what has changed?
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Other

Uss Liberty: November 11, Veterans Day, Remembrance Day, Armistice

For Students 9th - 10th
Here's a site that has a little of everything about Veterans' Day. Find the history, related websites, the poem "In Flanders Fields," Flag etiquette, and pictures of war posters.
Handout
Other

Colonial Hall: Biography of Samuel Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
A very long detailed biography on Samuel Adams, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. It is somewhat hard to read and tedious to go through, but lots of useful information.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Planet

Teacher Planet: Flag Day

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Many lesson plans, units, activities, worksheets, and links to other resources are featured for teachers interested in educating about Flag day.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The Pledge of Allegiance (K 2)

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Provides the words to the Pledge of Allegiance.
Interactive
Primary Games

Primary Games: u.s. Symbols Matching Game

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Match important U.S. symbols, includes Statue of Liberty, flag, and monuments.
Graphic
Smithsonian Institution

National Postal Museum: Famous Americans: John Philip Sousa

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn brief information on John Philip Sousa, famous American band leader who is featured on the two cent postage stamp.
Handout
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Archiving Early America: Mercy Warren

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a brief biography of Mercy Warren (1728-1814 CE), a famous author who lived during colonial times.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Paul Revere: Messenger for Liberty

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart covers the life of Paul Revere, his accomplishments, and his contributions to America's freedom. It identifies how Paul Revere's environment and personal characteristics contributed to...
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Thirteen Colonies

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart discusses the characteristics and lifestyle of the original thirteen colonies. Interactive maps, graphic organizers and student assessment items are included.
Handout
PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of Us: Patrick Henry

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a biography of Patrick Henry, highlighting his public speaking abilities and famous speeches.
Article
Thomson Reuters

Find Law: Founding Fathers: New York: Alexander Hamilton

For Students 9th - 10th
A short biography of one of America's founding fathers, Alexander Hamilton.
Handout
Bartleby

Bartleby.com: Cambridge History of Eng and Am Lit: Edward Everett Hale

For Students 9th - 10th
This Bartleby.com site provides some information on Edward Everett Hale's career as a writer.
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Curated OER

Massachusetts Sports Teams

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of Massachusetts Sports Teams.
Graphic
Curated OER

Finished Product

For Students 3rd - 8th
Providing a patriotic-themed art activity,this website shows children how to weave "a bracelet using a simple loom." Included are directions for making simple and more-complex bracelets.
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Curated OER

Red, White, and Blue Bracelets

For Students 3rd - 8th
Providing a patriotic-themed art activity,this website shows children how to weave "a bracelet using a simple loom." Included are directions for making simple and more-complex bracelets.
Graphic
Curated OER

Combination Red, White, and Blue Bracelet

For Students 3rd - 8th
Providing a patriotic-themed art activity,this website shows children how to weave "a bracelet using a simple loom." Included are directions for making simple and more-complex bracelets.
Graphic
Curated OER

Red, White, and Blue Rope Bracelet

For Students 3rd - 8th
Providing a patriotic-themed art activity,this website shows children how to weave "a bracelet using a simple loom." Included are directions for making simple and more-complex bracelets.

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