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Writing Fix

Writing Fix: Lady Liberty: A Symbol of America

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Inspired by "Lady Liberty: A Biography" by Doreen Rappaport and Matt Tavares, you can help your young scholars understanding the meaningful symbolism behind the Statue of Liberty.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Liberty Bell

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed overview of the Liberty Bell, coverng its role as an American symbol and its history.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Symbols of u.s. Government: The Liberty Bell (3 5)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Offers historical background information on our national symbol of freedom, the Liberty Bell, which still hangs in Philadelphia today and is rung each July 4th.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Sons and Daughters of Liberty

For Students 5th - 8th
A brief look at the Sons and Daughters of Liberty, clandestine groups who protested against the British with acts of intimidation and the boycotting of British goods.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: The Statue of Liberty Arrived in Ny

For Students 3rd - 8th
The Statue of Liberty was a gift to the United States from France. This Library of Congress timeline provides more interesting information about how this statue came to be in New York harbor. Includes (requires QuickTime).
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US National Archives

Nara: Charter of Freedom: United States as a Beacon of Liberty: Immigration

For Students 9th - 10th
National Archives exhibit of the primary source document, Deed of Gift, Statue of Liberty, July 4, 1884.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Symbols of u.s. Govt.: The Liberty Bell (K 2)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Did you ever wonder why a large bell, known as The Liberty Bell, is so important in U.S. history? Use this site to learn about this great symbol of our country.
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Other

Canon 3 D Paper Craft Buildings: Statue of Liberty

For Students 3rd - 8th
Intricately detailed paper-folding activity that provides templates and instructions for building a three-dimensional paper model of the Statue of Liberty. Instructions require download.
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of Us: Liberty or Death

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explores Patrick Henry's passionate role as "Orator of Liberty," leading up to the American Revolution. Here you can find audio clips, pictures, and eyewitness accounts of Henry.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Montana: Give Me Liberty the Montana State Constitution

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Compare the meanings of "freedom" and "liberty." Students watch a video about what liberty meant to Thomas Jefferson, then consider different definitions of the word "liberty" by analyzing founding documents of both the United States and...
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Massachusetts Historical Society

Mhs: Coming of the American Revolution: Formation of the Sons of Liberty

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a detailed overview of the formation of protest groups called the "Sons of Liberty" that sprang up in response to the Stamp Act. Includes a list of supporting documents and great resources for teachers.
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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: For Life and Liberty

For Students 6th - 8th
A scanned copy of the 1896 publication of For Life and Liberty by Gordon Stables, a fiction book for children.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: A Little Daughter of Liberty

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A scanned copy of the 1899 publication A Little Daughter of Liberty by Edith Robinson, a fiction book for children.
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Other

The Baldwin Project: "American History Stories, Volume Ii": Daughters of Liberty

For Students 3rd - 8th
The Baldwin Project is a site which presents books from the past on the internet. This excerpt from American History Stories, Volume II by Mara L. Pratt provides a description of the Daughters of Liberty from a different point of view.
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Other

Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Liberty on the Anvil

For Students 9th - 10th
William Penn's Charter of Privileges, which formed the framework for the government of Pennsylvania, is still a living document today. Read about its history and its influence on the Liberty Bell.
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Other

Colorado College: World War I Poster Collection: u.s. Liberty Bonds

For Students 9th - 10th
Some examples of posters which were used during World War I to promote the buying of Liberty Bonds. Each thumbnail, when clicked on, links to a larger image and general information.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Statues and Memorials: The Statue of Liberty

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here you can learn brief information about the Statue of Liberty located in New York, which is a national symbol of freedom.
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United Nations

Unesco: Statue of Liberty

For Students 9th - 10th
The World Heritage List entry for the Statue of Liberty, compiled by the UN authority responsible for supporting efforts to preserve the world's cultural legacies.
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University of Oklahoma

Univ.of Oklahoma: "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death"

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents the full text of Patrick Henry's famous speech, "Give me liberty or give me death!"
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US Department of Agriculture

U.s Department of Agriculture: Lady Liberty Gets an Oil Change

For Students 9th - 10th
Soybean oil isn't just only for cooking. Now scientists have turned it into a special oil used to run elevators -- including the one inside the Statue of Liberty.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Liberty Bell

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to find out many facts about the Liberty Bell: the size, composition, and location of the bell, as well as history, facts, trivia, and photos.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Figure This: Statue of Liberty

For Students 6th - 8th
Is the Statue of Liberty's nose too long? Challenge is to figure out the length of the Statue of Liberty's nose by knowing the length of her arm.
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Vocabulary.com

Vocabulary.com: Patrick Henry, "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death"

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a list of 67 words from Patrick Henry's "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" speech. Teachers can digitally assign this list to their students to reinforce the spellings, pronunciations, and meanings of these words.
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Other

Bible Prophecy: The Root of American Religious Liberty Roger Williams

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed explanation of the complex debate between John Cotton and Roger Williams about religious and civil liberty.

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