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Maine Historical Society

Maine Historical Society: Integration of Longfellow's Poetry Into American Studies

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This page offers a wide range of activities and lessons employing Longfellow's work, with an emphasis on the universality of much of his poetry.
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Curated OER

Paul Revere, Jr.: Teapot

For Students 9th - 10th
Several examples of pots for coffee, tea, and chocolate from the colonial period. Learn how Americans adopted the practice of drinking coffee and tea, and how this practice affected society, daily life, and the decorative art created by...
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Curated OER

Paul Revere, Jr.: Teapot

For Students 9th - 10th
Several examples of pots for coffee, tea, and chocolate from the colonial period. Learn how Americans adopted the practice of drinking coffee and tea, and how this practice affected society, daily life, and the decorative art created by...
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Website
Digital History

Digital History: The Revolution Begins

For Students 9th - 10th
Perhaps if King George III had been attentive to the colonists' pleas, things would have turned out differently. Read about the siege of Boston by the British troops, and the "shot heard around the world."
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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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TES Global

Blendspace: 8th Grade Poetry Unit

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This thirty-three-part learning module provides a poetry unit designed for 8th graders. This blendspace provides videos, web resources, and reference sheets related to the study of eighth grade poetry content.
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Academy of American Poets

Poets.org: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

For Students 9th - 10th
Poets.org provides a brief biographical overview of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow including information on his life and links to selected poems. A column of links to additional reading information on Longfellow is also provided.
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: Today in History: March 5: The Boston Massacre

For Students 9th - 10th
In a feature titled "Today in History," the Library of Congress explores the Boston Massacre. The events of March 5, 1770 are discussed alongside paintings and engravings from the library's collection.
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Boston Patriots

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about five famous Boston patriots who played a large role in the events prior to the American Revolution and the Revolution itself.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Boston Massacre

For Students 5th - 8th
The Boston Massacre was a watershed event in the relations between the American colonists and their mother country. Read about what led up the shooting, the event itself, and its aftermath. Included is a contemporary account of the...
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The History Cat

The History Cat: Countdown to Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Begins with a description of the British system of mercantilism that was imposed on the American colonies along with the taxes levied through the Stamp Act and the Sugar Act. The Americans complained that it was taxation without...
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Library of Congress

Loc: The American Revolution Began April 19, 1775

For Students 3rd - 8th
This is an interesting site explaining the beginning of the American Revolution. Read all about the communication system that signaled the beginning of the war.
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Handout
CommonLit

Common Lit: Text Sets: The American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Collection of 17 Grade-Leveled texts (4-12) on the topic "The American Revolution." Learn about the events leading up to America's Revolutionary War for independence from Britain and how the war was won. [Free account registration...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Revolutionary Achievement: Yeomen and Artisans

For Students 5th - 8th
Perhaps the most revolutionary result of the American Revolution was the rise in importance in politics of the moderately wealthy artisans and yeomen. Read about why this was such an amazing change in the make-up of those involved in...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Henry Longfellow

For Students 9th - 10th
An American poet who wrote many poems that are still famous today, including The Song of Hiawatha, Paul Revere's Ride and Evangelina.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Henry W. Longfellow

For Students 9th - 10th
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (February 27, 1807 - March 24, 1882) was an American educator and poet whose works include "Paul Revere's Ride", The Song of Hiawatha, and "Evangeline". He was also the first American to translate Dante...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

For Students 9th - 10th
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (February 27, 1807 - March 24, 1882) was an American educator and poet whose works include "Paul Revere's Ride", The Song of Hiawatha, and "Evangeline". He was also the first American to translate Dante...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Joseph Warren

For Students 9th - 10th
(1741-1775) Physician and Revolutionary patriot who dispatched Paul Revere on his famous ride
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Other

Book Rags: Johnny Tremain Plot Summary

For Students 6th - 8th
This plot summary is useful for those who have read "Johnny Tremain" and want to refresh their knowledge of the characters, and major events.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Battle of Lexington

For Students 9th - 10th
Article on the Battle of Lexington provides facts and information about this conflict between the British and American forces that started the Revolutionary War.
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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.
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Curated OER

Boston Massacre

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Boston Massacre
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Other

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...

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