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\nBen Across the Curriculum: Middle School\n

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\nBen Across the Curriculum is a set of interdisciplinary lesson plans that highlight the five central themes in the international traveling exhibition Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World. These themes are Character Matters, B....\n
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\nNot Only Paul Revere: Other Riders of the American Revolution\n

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\nStudents examine circumstances surrounding rides of the American Revolution other than Paul Revere's, explore why posterity treated them differently than Revere's ride, and create original poems based on historical fact.\n
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\n\"American\n\n
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\nAmerican Revolution\n

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\nWhile just an outline for an exploration of the American Revolution, this lesson could be augmented to provide a richer experience. The activity calls for learners to discuss the Declaration of Independence, study Paul Revere's midnight...\n
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\nFamous Faces of the American Revolution\n

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\nFifth graders research important people of the American Revolution. In this American Revolution lesson plan, 5th graders research political, economical, and military influences.\n
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\nAmerican Revolution: Who Am I\n

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\nIn this American Revolution worksheet, students read 5 paragraphs, each giving clues about a famous person in the Revolutionary War. Students use a word bank to find the answer.\n
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\nOn This Day: Life and Contributions of Alexander Hamilton\n

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\nHistorians have been fascinated by Alexander Hamilton long before he was the subject of a Broadway hit. Using video resources, scholars explore how his early upbringing as an orphan and social outcast may have influenced his role in the...\n
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\nMen and Women of the Revolution Interview Sheet- Magic Tree House Series\n

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\nIn this men and women of the American Revolution interview worksheet, students work with a partner to prepare five questions that will be used for mock interviews. They write the questions, and discuss possible answers before recording...\n
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\n1765 to the Declaration of Independence\n

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\nStudents research philanthropists of the American Revolution. In this philanthropy lesson, students watch the video Johnny Tremain and analyze the characters and determine their motives. Students read the Declaration of Independence...\n
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\nPhilanthropic Movements in the United States to 1900: 1765 to the Declaration of Independence\n

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\nMiddle schoolers watch and discuss the Johnny Tremain video. They discuss the actions of citizens during the American Revolution and describe these actions as patriotic and/or philanthropic.\n
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\nAmerican Heroines\n

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\nThird graders explore the heroines of the Revolutionary War. In this Revolutionary War lesson, 3rd graders read a passage about famous heroines and discuss the trade practiced during Colonial times.\n
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\nIncredible Book\n

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\nFourth graders examine the contributions made by famous Americans during the American Revolution. They conduct research using a variety of resources, and create an informational page in the form of \"Incredible Books\" to contribute to a...\n
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\nBattle of Lexington and Concord\n

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\nEleventh graders study the causes of the American Revolution. For this American History lesson, 11th graders read a story \"Guns for General Washington. Students read and discuss statements about war. \n
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\nLetters from the Japanese American Internment\n

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\nStudents examine letters of Japanese-American children during internment in World War II. They discover what it was like in the camps and how they were treated once they were released. They also view photographs of the camps.\n
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\n\"Faces\n\n
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\nFaces of the Revolution\n

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\nFifth graders investigate the important figures of the American Revolution. In this American Revolution lesson, 5th graders outline the important events of the war and complete a worksheet.\n
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\nThis Isn't Right: A History of Women in Industry\n

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\nWomen were in the workplace long before Rosie the Riveter pushed up her sleeve. Learn about the working options available to women during the Industrial Revolution, the Progressive Era, and the Great Depression with a lesson that...\n
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\nBeing Me in the Face of Adversity - Americans Who Stood Up for Their Beliefs\n

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\nPupils identify important Americans from the colonial, revolutionary and slavery periods who are noted for standing up for their beliefs in the face of peer disapproval. They identify the importance of music in motivating and mobilizing...\n
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\nWomen and the Law Ladies of the 80's: 1780's, 1880's, 1980's\n

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\nStudents examine laws that have affected women in history: the 1780's, following the United States independence from England; the 1880's, the time of westward expansion, the silver/gold era, and the coming of the Industrial Revolution.\n
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\nFAMOUS WOMEN OF THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR\n

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\nRevolutionary Money\n

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\nExamine paper money from the American revolution! Historians study the paper bills and discuss the history of money. How has money changed over the times? Activities are included. \n
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\nMy Brother Sam is Dead: A study of the Revolutionary War\n

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\nFifth graders complete an analysis of the Revolutionary War through literature. After \"My Brother Sam Is Dead,\" students create a time capsule containing items that would be relevant during the Revolutionary War. They identify key...\n
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\nGeneral Knowledge Quiz About the USA\n

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\nFor this facts about America worksheet, students complete a 14 question multiple choice on-line interactive quiz about the U.S.A. Included are historical facts, famous people, and landmarks.\n
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\nMoney Talks\n

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\nStudents move from fact finding to interpretation as they examine paper money from the time of the American Revolution. In the final exercise, they use the issue dates of the bills to construct a chronology of political changes during...\n
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\nWax Museum\n

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\nSixth graders put their research skills to work. In this Revolutionary War lesson, 6th graders research a famous figure from that era. Students use the information gathered to prepare for a wax museum experience.\n
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\nJAPAN, IMAGES A PEOPLE\n

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\nStudents interpret Japanese and American paintings; evaluate paintings as sources of cultural and historical information\n
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