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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Who's in the News?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students read about Ethan Allen and his fight for Vermont's independence. They discuss the reasons why Ethan Allen was important to the state of Vermont. They review why New Hampshire and New York wanted to claim Vermont for themselves.
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University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: The Story of Ethan Allen (1738 1789)

For Students 9th - 10th
From the University of Groningen's American history project, this page provides a detailed biography of Ethan Allen (1738-1789) complete with bibliography.
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Website
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: American Independence

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of Fordham University's Internet Modern History Sourcebook, this site gives historical background and extensive web resources on American Independence.
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Other

The Chronicles: Revolutionary Events in New York and the Colonies 1775 to 1783

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline with key important political and military events primarily in New York in the American Revolution from 1775 to 1783.
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Lexington and Concord

For Students 5th - 7th
Find a good overview of the "shot heard around the world," the battle at Lexington, and the continuance at Concord. Read Paul Revere's account of his famous ride, and follow his route on the map. Then find a brief account of the capture...
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Website
Other

The Ethan Allen Homestead & Museum

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site is a great resource for information about Ethan Allen from the historical society that maintains his homestead.
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Vermont

For Students 3rd - 5th
Vermont "beccame the 14th state in 1791." The major industries are dairy, farming, and ______? Come and find out the missing industry.
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Handout
Other

Virtual Vermont: Ethan Allen

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a biography of the patriot and leader of the Green Mountain Boys, Ethan Allen.
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Curated OER

The Ethan Allen Homestead & Museum

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site is a great resource for information about Ethan Allen from the historical society that maintains his homestead.
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Curated OER

Ethan Allen

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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Curated OER

Ethan Allen

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Ethan Allen

For Students 9th - 10th
(1738-1789) An early American revolutionary and guerilla leader during the Vermont Republic, New Hampshire Grants, and the American Revolutionary War.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Ethan Allen

For Students 9th - 10th
Ethan Allen was an early American revolutionary and guerilla leader who fought against the settlement of Vermont, and later for its independence during the American Revolutionary War.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Ethan Allen

For Students 9th - 10th
(1738-1789) Soldier who formed the Green Mountain Boys and controlled the Vermont area.