Seventh graders groups measure the diameter and circumference of each of the circular objects in the room. They record their results on their student worksheets and access a computer spreadsheet program to compile their results.

Students think about danger and resolving conflict. They compare and contrast our lives with those of people in different countries. They access a website imbedded in this plan which leads them through a simulatiojn/roles play.

Students 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.

Learners 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...

The Independence Hall Association provides an online image of the original document of the Declaration of Independence.

Provides images and a very brief description of Independence Hall located in Philadelphia, Pa., where many important historical documents were written.

Brief history of the "birthplace of the United States", with construction details, and a location map.

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...

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 provides a listing of important colonial dates. Also listed are the historical events which the Bell commemorates throughout American History.

[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...

Provides images and a very brief description of Independence Hall located in Philadelphia, Pa., where many important historical documents were written.

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.

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.

This Colonial Hall site gives a great outlined biographical site of former U.S. president, John Adams.

Presents a very brief history of Independence Hall located in Philadelphia, Pa.

Independence Hall interior (Philadelphia)

Independence Hall (Philadelphia)

Independence Hall (Philadelphia)

Philadelphia Independence Hall

Artist's rendering of Independence Hall.

Artist's rendering of Independence Hall.

Independence Hall Association features an easy-to-read timeline offering a wealth of information about Franklin's life.

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.