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Schoolhouse Rock: Shot Heard Round the World

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site from Schoolhouse Rock provides lyrics to a song that tells the story of the first battle of the American war for independence from England. This song, The Shot Heard Round the World, is taken from the popular 1970s cartoon...
Article
A&E Television

History.com: 8 Moments When Radio Helped Bring Americans Together

For Students 9th - 10th
These are just a few of the historic radio broadcasts that seemed to have the whole nation listening. This article discusses eight of the most seminal moments in radio -- from KDKA's 's live nighttime Fireside Chats, the 'Fight of the...
Unit Plan
PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of Us: Revolution Webisode 2

For Students 9th - 10th
Webisode 2 - Revolution. The history of the United States is presented in a series of webisodes, within each are a number of segments. Included are links to lesson plans, teacher guides, resources, activities, and tools.
Primary
Ibis Communications

Eye Witness to History: Battle at Lexington Green, 1775

For Students 9th - 10th
This first-person, eye-witness account discusses the Battle at Lexington Green was the beginning of the Revolutionary War and the "Shot heard 'round the world." Read details about this famous battle.
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Curated OER

Eye Witness to History: Battle at Lexington Green, 1775

For Students 9th - 10th
This first-person, eye-witness account discusses the Battle at Lexington Green was the beginning of the Revolutionary War and the "Shot heard 'round the world." Read details about this famous battle.
Graphic
Curated OER

Eye Witness to History: Battle at Lexington Green, 1775

For Students 9th - 10th
This first-person, eye-witness account discusses the Battle at Lexington Green was the beginning of the Revolutionary War and the "Shot heard 'round the world." Read details about this famous battle.