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American Battlefield Trust

Gettysburg Virtual Tour

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
Step into one of the most iconic battlefields of the American Civil War with an educational interactive resource. Young historians learn about key moments, locations, soldiers, and turning points in the battle with a clickable map and...
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Robert E. Lee Quiz

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive Civil War worksheet, students respond to 10 multiple choice questions about Robert E. Lee. Students may check their answers immediately.
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First Nations vs. Euro-Americans

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students analyze primary and secondary source documents to help them describe the cooperation and conflict that existed among the American Indians and new settlers. Then, students analyze the purpose, challenges, and economic incentives...
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Fine Tuning a Nation: Using Cartoons

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners examine political cartoons to gain an understanding of the political issues that George Washington faced. In this historical perspectives lesson plan, students analyze political cartoons about the National Bank, the title...
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The Monroe Doctrine: U.S. Foreign Affairs (circa 1782-1823) and James Monroe

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read the test of the Monroe Doctrine then list the key points and discuss its central tenets.
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Survey of the Louisiana Purchase in 1815

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students explore the survey of the Louisiana Purchase by creating their own surveying and mapping techniques such as natural maps, pace maps, and orienting. Other students then try to follow the maps.
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19 Chains and 50 Links

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students investigate surveys as it relates to chains and links. In this math lesson, students relate math to history and surveys done above, below and on the earths' surface. They review vocabulary pertaining to this lesson before moving...
Worksheet
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Globe Skills Lesson 5

For Students 6th - 11th
In this map skills learning exercise, students read a text selection about locations during the American Revolution and then respond to 8 fill in the blank questions.
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Surveying: 19 Chains and 50 Links

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Through an interdisciplinary lesson, emerging engineers explore the history of surveying systems. After discussing various systems, they perform surveys on printable pages. Using their geometric skills, they physically stake out plots...
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West Point: The American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of strategic maps, including battlegrounds, camp areas, sieges, and other key events of the American Revolution. In addition, students and teachers will find PowerPoint presentations on battles and campaigns of the American...
Activity
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission

Explore Pa History: Molly Pitcher

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biographical sketch that explores the life and contributions of the Revolutionary War heroine and Pennsylvania native, known as Molly Pitcher.
eBook
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Battle of Saratoga

For Students 5th - 8th
The weeks leading up to the Battle of Saratoga were filled with disaster for the British troops. Read about the problems General Burgoyne had, and find out how the Americans took advantage of those problems to deliver a stunning defeat...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: The Hudson, 1776 1783

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the Hudson River area from West Point to the Long Island Sound showing the Revolutionary War posts along the river, including West Point, Peekskill, Verplanck's Point, Stony Point, New York, Brooklyn, and the forts Montgomery,...
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Etc: The Campaigns in the Middle States, 1777 1778

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of parts of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland involved in the early years of the American Revolutionary War. The map shows cities and towns, rivers and terrain, forts, and battle sites of the region, including Crown...
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Etc: The Hudson River Newburg to New York, 1779

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the Hudson River area from Newburg to the Long Island Sound showing the Revolutionary War posts and towns along the river, including West Point, Peekskill, Verplanck's Point, King's Ferry, Stony Point, Haverstraw Bay, Tarrytown,...
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Etc: Middle Atlantic States, 1778 1779

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the Middle States during the American Revolutionary War showing the major northern battle sites from Crown Point on Lake Champlain south to Brandywine and west to Pittsburgh (Fort Duquesne) and Venago.