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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Why Does Delaware Have Such A StrangeShape?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the events and history surrounding the boundaries of Delaware. They participate in a class discussion and analyze a map, then create a floor map using masking tape. Students also participate in a play about the...
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eBook
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Gunning Bedford, Jr.

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides good biographical details on Gunning Bedford, Jr. (1747-1812 CE). He was a delegate to the Constitutional Convention from Delaware.
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eBook
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Jacob Broom

For Students 9th - 10th
A good biography of Jacob Broom (1752-1810 CE). HE was one of the delegates from Delaware to the Constitutional convention.
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eBook
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: John Dickinson

For Students 9th - 10th
A good biography of John Dickinson (1732-1808 CE). He was one of the delegates to the Constitutional Convention from Delaware. He was a strong supporter of the new Constitution and as a result, Delaware became the first state to ratify...
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eBook
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: George Read

For Students 9th - 10th
A good biography of George Read, one of the delegates to the Constitutional Convention from Delaware. He also served as a governor of the state of Delaware.
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Handout
Other

Gunning Bedford, Jr.

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of the life of Gunning Bedford, Jr. (1747-1812 CE). He was a delegate from Delaware to the Constitutional Convention. There is a nice portrait included.
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Website
Other

State of Delaware: A Brief History

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief history of the exploration and colonization of the state of Delaware. Includes information about the early Swedish settlement in present day Wilmington.
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Handout
50 States

50 States: Delaware (De)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find here a collection of links to information about the state of Delaware. Categories include facts, government, geography, education, people, attractions, history, industry, and miscellaneous.