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Researching Jobs
High schoolers use the internet in order to research different jobs of interest. They use the information to broaden knowledge in order to make wise career choices. Students identify the needs for each job like skills.
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School Identity
Third graders discuss what symbols make a group. As a class, they create a list of the advantages and disadvantages of a school uniform and how it reflects the culture of the school. They complete worksheets and discuss their own...
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A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION: A SIMULATION
Students discuss two computerized options to change the current U.S. government. In this Constitutional Convention lesson, students write a statement advocating for one of the choices and participate in a mock modern Constitutional...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Declaration of Independence
The Independence Hall Association provides an online image of the original document of the Declaration of Independence.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Statues and Memorials: Independence Hall
Provides images and a very brief description of Independence Hall located in Philadelphia, Pa., where many important historical documents were written.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Independence Hall
Brief history of the "birthplace of the United States", with construction details, and a location map.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Carpenters' Hall
Carpenters' Hall in Philadelphia served many vital functions before and during the American Revolution. Among these are the seat of the First Continental Congress, the site of the War Office, and the home of the first public lending...
Discovering Lewis & Clark
Discovering Lewis & Clark: Historic Philadelphia
Take a look at historic Philadelphia in the 1800s. Read about places such as Academy of Natural Sciences, City Tavern, Elfreth's Alley, New Market, State House (Independence Hall), and St. Peter's Episcopal Church that were present at...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Liberty Bell Timeline
Independence Hall Association provides a listing of important colonial dates. Also listed are the historical events which the Bell commemorates throughout American History.
Read Works
Read Works: The Liberty Bell
[Free Registration/Login Required] Intended to support early elementary students' reading comprehension, Independence Hall's "Liberty Bell" is described in this informational text. Visual cues are provided to support the passage and...
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Independence Hall (Front)
Provides images and a very brief description of Independence Hall located in Philadelphia, Pa., where many important historical documents were written.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Declaration of Independence
The idea behind the Declaration of Independence and the process of writing it involved a great deal of thought and hand-wringing. Read about the three separate parts of the declaration, and the audiences for which the document was aimed.
Library of Congress
Loc: Declaring Independence: Drafting the Documents
This site from the Library of Congress provides a timeline of the events surrounding the writing of the Declaration of Independence. Click around the Exhibits Home Page for some fantastic treasures housed in the Exhibit Hall.
Other
Colonial Hall: John Adams 1735 1826
This Colonial Hall site gives a great outlined biographical site of former U.S. president, John Adams.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Symbols of u.s. Government: Independence Hall K 2
Presents a very brief history of Independence Hall located in Philadelphia, Pa.
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A View on Cities: Philadelphia: Independence Hall Interior
Independence Hall interior (Philadelphia)
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Independence Hall
Artist's rendering of Independence Hall.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Independence Hall
Artist's rendering of Independence Hall.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Second War for American Independence
The War of 1812 has been called the Second War of Independence. Find out about one of the causes of the war, and read about the possible plans for secession by the New England states, which opposed the war.
Other
Maryland Women's Hall of Fame: Mary Katherine Goddard
A woman before her time, Mary Katherine Goddard became a printer, newspaper publisher, and postmaster in Baltimore, Maryland. From her press came the first printed copy of the Declaration of Independence. The website gives a brief...
Other
Colonial Hall: Richard Henry Lee
This site provides a detailed biography of Richard Henry Lee, including his role in the Virginia House of Burgesses, second Continental Congress, and American independence.