Interactive
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...
Interactive
Curated OER

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.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

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...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

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...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

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.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

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.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

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
Curated OER

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.
Graphic
Other

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...