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Independent - To Be Or Not To Be

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students examine national symbols of freedom and speech strategies. They study the constitution, forefathers, and the Declaration of Independence.
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Johnny Tremain for the 21st Century

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders complete a unit of lessons on the American Revolution based on the novel, 'Johnny Tremain.' They define key vocabulary terms, develop a timeline, write a report on a colonial craft, make a colonial flag, and create a...
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Getting the News about the Stamp Act

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Learners review opinions of the Stamp Act as stated in colonial newspaper articles of the 1760's. They compare colonial newspapers to those of today. They take a side regarding the Tax Act and write a note to a friend explaining their...
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The Preamble to the U. S. Constitution

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explain the purpose of the government by examining the Preamble to the Constitution. They identify ways in which the government is preserving those rights today. They discover one of the fundamental principles of...
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Independent - To Be or Not Top Be: Say It Again, Uncle Sam

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders revise and edit an oral presentation on the American Revolution based on peer feedback. They refine their oral presentation style and pinpoint areas in need of improvement.
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Turning Points in the American Revolution

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine the causes and effects of the American Revolution. In groups, they make a portfolio page and write a response to the Proclamation of 1763. They also make a timeline of the events of the Boston Massacre and answer...
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The Declaration of Independence (1776)

For Students 8th - 12th
For this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about the Declaration of Independence.
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Wake Up King George!

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders research the conflict between the American colonies and England and write about it. In this America verses England lesson plan, 4th graders read books, watch videos, and have class discussions about this time in history...
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Chief Pontiac's Speech

For Teachers 7th - 12th
In this primary source research worksheet, students examine th text of speech given by Chief Pontiac and respond to 4 short answer questions regarding its content.
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Quebec Separatism

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students determine if the Quebec separatists have just cause for separation. They evaluate acceptable alternatives to separation. They assess damages to Quebec and Canada if separation occurs.
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Road to Revolution

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students discuss reasons war erupted between Britain and the colonies. They examine and explain critical events of the 1760s, and discuss what rights and beliefs Americans felt were being violated.
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The Road to the American Revolution

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the causes of the American Revolution. In this American Revolution instructional activity, 5th graders examine the people, places, and events that led to the outbreak of war in the colonies.
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South Carolina Responds

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students examine and explain the events that lead up to the Revolutionary War. In this Revolutionary War lesson plan, students summarize and evaluate several of the major battles that defined the Revolutionary War.and major battles...
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John Adams

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz activity, students respond to 5 short answer and essay questions about the life and accomplishments of John Adams.
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Trade Trials Treaties

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the trade relationships that existed in the late 1700's Colonial America. For this American history lesson, 4th graders examine English and Cherokee trade treaties by reviewing primary and secondary sources....
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Stamp Act

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders write about the Stamp Act and pretend they are being taxed by the British and write how they feel. In this Stamp Act lesson plan, 5th graders view a taxation simulation. 
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Taxation Without Representation

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders empathize with how colonists felt when they were taxed without representation. They use a metaphor of students and a school principal to describe the strained relationship that developed between the colonies and Britain.
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America: 1763-1776

For Students 8th - 11th
For this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about the United States between the years 1763 and 1776.
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Cinco de Mayo

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners investigate the Cinco de Mayo holiday. They discuss the history of Cinco de Mayo, listen to the Legend of the Mexican flag, color a worksheet of the Mexican flag, and create a class coat of arms.
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Cinco de Mayo

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students identify three celebration activities participated in Cinco de Mayo and explain their significance.
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An Age of Exploration

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students investigate U.S. history by examining North American timelines. In this American exploration lesson, students research the events that led to Columbus finding America and participate in a jeopardy game regarding his adventure....
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Road to Revolution (Part 3)

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students explore the road to the American Revolution. In this American history lesson, students research the events in colonial America that led to the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution. They then create a timeline.
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Why were the colonists upset about the Stamp Act?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders read documents to address why colonists were upset about the Stamp Act. For this sourcing and contextualization lesson, 5th graders read a variety of documents from the American Revolution and predict the author's...
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Blessings of a Free Government: The Louisiana Purchase in 1803

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Young scholars may take part in a multitude of activities listed such as creating political cartoons, comparison papers, and creating a portfolio to reinforce concepts and ideas surrounding the Louisiana Purchase.

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