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Curated OER

The Declaration of Independence: America is Born

For Teachers 9th - 12th
America is born, follow the Declaration of Independence from creation through ratification. Learners look at Thomas Jefferson and his pivotal role in the formation of America. Pupils view the handout of Declaration of Independence Video:...
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Friends of Fort McHenry

A Just War or Just a War?

For Teachers 8th Standards
What, if anything, makes a war "just"? This is an interesting and important question to explore with your class, and you can utilize an excellent lesson plan to support your group inquiry. The American Revolution and the War of 1812 are...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Dictionary of Democracy

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create dictionary of terms for citizens of a democracy, using events and biographies from both their state's history and U.S. history.
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PPT
Curated OER

The Antebellum South

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Your history students will be on the edges of their seats during this fascinating presentation, which details the abolition movement and slave life during the Antebellum period in the American South. Students will be left agape at the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Dictionary of Independence

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use events and biographies from their state's history and U.S. history, to create a dictionary of terms for citizens of a democracy.