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PPT
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The Early 19c: The Creation of an American Culture

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Full of good information and photos from the 1700's to the 2004 election, this powerpoint could be a great resource in a lecture about American nationalism. While the slides require commentary and smooth transitions (as well as a little...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Connecticut First Challenge 2

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this Connecticut activity worksheet, learners respond to 10 multiple choice questions that require them to exhibit the knowledge they have of firsts in the state of Connecticut.
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Worksheet
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Words with More Than One Acceptable Spelling

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this recognizing words with more than one spelling worksheet, students read about word origins and printing histories, use a dictionary for alternative spellings, and write acceptable spellings. Students write fifteen answers.
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Worksheet
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Connecticut Firsts Crossword

For Students 4th - 5th
In this crossword puzzle worksheet, students read the 10 statements about 'firsts' that occurred in the state of Connecticut. Students complete the 10 word crossword puzzle.
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Interactive
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Reform Movements (5)

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive American history worksheet, students answer 20 matching questions regarding reform movements. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Worksheet
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National Dictionary Day

For Students 5th - 10th
In this National Dictionary Day activity, students complete activities including reading a passage, matching phrases, fill in the blanks, correct word choosing, multiple choice, sequencing, unscramble the sentences, write questions, take...
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Worksheet
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Chapter 4 – Antebellum Counterculture and Society

For Students 9th - 12th
In this Antebellum South worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages on the Antebellum counterculture and society and respond to 37 short answer questions.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Education and the Founding of the Academies

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students learn the importance of education in pre- and post-Revolutionary Deerfield.
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Activity
ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Dictionary Day: Noah Webster: Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Learn about Noah Webster and celebrate his birthday with a Dictionary Day classroom activity.
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Activity
Other

Noah Webster House Museum: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a picture of the Noah Webster (1758-1843 CE) House Museum of West Hartford, Connecticut and information about the restored home and museum.
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Handout
Bartleby

Bartleby.com: Scholars: Noah Webster

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
From "Cambridge History of English and American Literature," this site examines Noah Webster's contributions to education as a textbook writer. Lists his major textbooks and describes their popularity.
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Article
Other

Acton Institute: Noah Webster (1758 1843)

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a brief biography of Noah Webster (1758-1843 CE) and a quotation from Webster on how the preservation of property was one of the chief ends of good government.
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Activity
ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Noah Webster Classroom Activity

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lesson plan which provides information about Noah Webster's American Dictionary of the English Language, published in 1828. Includes student activities, lesson plans, web links, and an annotated bibliography. From April 14, 2007.
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Website
Other

Noah Webster House: Kid's Corner: Colonial Fun

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Noah Webster House provides the story of Noah Webster and what he does for amusement. Link to games his parents and grandparents used to play.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Noah Webster

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is a celebration of Dictionary Day, with information about Noah Webster and the dictionary.
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Website
Other

Karpeles Manuscript Library: Webster's Dictionary

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Information about Noah Webster's first dictionary and the reasons he undertook such a project.
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Graphic
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Connecticut: Noah Webster Birthplace

For Students 9th - 10th
Home of the American lexicographer Noah Webster.
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Graphic
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Noah Webster

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of Noah Webster.
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Graphic
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Noah Webster

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of Noah Webster.
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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: On the Education of Youth in America

For Students 11th - 12th
A learning module that begins with "On the Education of Youth in America" by Noah Webster, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Noah Webster

For Students 9th - 10th
An American lexicographer and English spelling reformer. He is famous for his contributions to the Merriam-Webster dictionaries.
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Handout
Bartleby

Bartleby.com: Pronunciation Before the Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
From H.L. Mencken's "The American Language," this site examines Webster's contribution to the study of language and spelling in the United States. Covers the history of Webster's works and summarizes his philosophy and advocacy for...
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Early National Arts and Cultural Independence

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about the national identity developed in the early 19th century in art and literature. See how both landscape paintings and literature emphasized wilderness themes.
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Website
Washington State University

Washington State University: Timeline of American Literature and Events: 1820s

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A timeline of political and social events and American literature. Part of a larger site. Hyperlinks to information about individual authors.

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