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A Picture Book of George Washington

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students discuss the character traits of George Washington. In this George Washington instructional activity, students read A Picture Book of George Washington, discuss the book, and complete worksheet activities about Washington's...
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The Acadian Diaspora

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students study the Acadian Diaspora of 1755. They read the Acadian Diaspora and discuss the readability, characters, cultures, and psychology of the storyline. They write a reaction paper of journal entry and share and discuss them...
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Multicultural Fairy Tales -- The Stuff of Magic

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders are introduced to the characteristics of fairy tales. After being read some examples, they write their own fairy tale based on their adventures on a magic carpet ride after making a chart to organize their thoughts. To...
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Al Qaeda & the Taliban: What threat to the U.S.?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the War on Terror. In this national security instructional activity, students read articles about the War on Terror and President Obama's foreign policy. Students respond to discussion questions and debate the...
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Outo Rugged Shores: The Voyage of LST534

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students view a film about warships during World War II. They discover the job of a seaman and what impact veterens have on the world today. They also examine the lasting effects of the war.
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New York Public Library: Homespun Heroines

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Great research find! "Homespun Heroines and Other Women of Distinction", edited by Haillie Quinn Brown, is found here, on-line. You may select any chapter or "page" through the book.
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Deborah Sampson: Official Heroine of Massachusetts

For Students 9th - 10th
On May 23, 1983 Governor Michael J. Dukakis signed a proclamation which declared that Deborah Samson was the Official Heroine of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Find out why.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Women in American History

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from Encyclopedia Brittanica, Inc. you can follow brave-hearted women through a timeline of unbelievable "Herstory." Impressive site tracks the unsinkable American woman from Early American adventurers like Sacagawea and...
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Alex: Research Project: American Heroes

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson is designed to help students of all backgrounds learn to work together in groups to complete a research paper assignment. This is a collaborative based lesson plan that challenges students to work together to complete the...
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Pocahontas

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia Britannica provides a brief biography of Pocahontas, the legendary Native American heroine who saved the life of Captain John Smith.
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Heroines of the American Revolution: America's Founding

For Students 9th - 10th
This is only a nugget, but what an interesting one it is! Not only was Patience a sculptress, but she was a political figure, too.
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Photograph:pocahontas

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopaedia Britannica provides a brief biography of Pocahontas, the legendary Native American heroine who saved the life of Captain John Smith.
Graphic
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Photograph:pocahontas, Oil on Canvas.

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopaedia Britannica provides a brief biography of Pocahontas, the legendary Native American heroine who saved the life of Captain John Smith.
Graphic
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Deb1.jpg (13225 Bytes)

For Students 9th - 10th
On May 23, 1983 Governor Michael J. Dukakis signed a proclamation which declared that Deborah Samson was the Official Heroine of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Find out why.
Graphic
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Deb2.jpg (6206 Bytes)

For Students 9th - 10th
On May 23, 1983 Governor Michael J. Dukakis signed a proclamation which declared that Deborah Samson was the Official Heroine of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Find out why.
Activity
National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Sybil Ludington

For Students 9th - 10th
A biographical view of Sybil Ludington, known as the Female Paul Revere during the Revolutionary War. Follow her rides of bravery and devotion to her country.
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Ancestry

Roots web.com: Deborah Sampson

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Roots Web.com provides a good in-depth biography of Sampson written by one of her relatives. Includes bibliography.
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War of 1812 1814: Laura Secord

For Students 9th - 10th
This page recognizes the efforts of Laura Ingersoll Secord, a Canadian heroine, who walked 20 miles to warn the British that the Americans were coming. The ensuing victory helped prevent American control of Canada