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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Launching the New U.S. Navy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze the U.S. Constitution for references to the creation and management of the U.S. Navy. They discuss their research and complete a worksheet and then research how the current Navy is organized.
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Handout
US Navy

Nhhc: Oceanic Period (1890 1945)

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the build-up of the U.S. Navy after the Spanish-American War and how it was used to protech the country in World Wars I and II.
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Website
Other

Stemming the Tide: Battle of the Coral Sea

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a detailed discussion of the Battle of the Coral Sea and the events leading up to it. Includes some pictures.
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Website
US Navy

Naval History and Heritage: History of Naval Operations, Korea

For Students 9th - 10th
The official Navy history on the role of the United States Navy in the Korean War from 1950 to 1953. First published in 1962.
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Activity
Other

Seacoast Nh: John Paul Jones in Portsmouth

For Students 9th - 10th
Most of us only know him as the brave captain of a sinking ship yelling out, "I have not yet begun to fight!" However, here is a more complete story of the trials and tribulations that John Paul Jones found in the service of his country.
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Activity
Mariners' Museum and Park

Mariners' Museum: Birth of the u.s. Navy

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of the United States Navy, from pre-Revolutionary times through the nineteenth century. Learn about the maritime commerce, wartime influence, and Congressional actions relating to the development of the Navy.
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Website
US Navy

U.s. Navy Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
The official homepage for the U.S. Navy. Offers student: What's New, Organization, Status, Ships, Images, and more. The "Ships" category is especially interesting!
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Handout
US Navy

Naval History and Heritage Center: Captain Joy Bright Hancock

For Students 9th - 10th
A site from the Naval Historical Center provides biographical information on Joy Bright Hancock (1898-1986), champion for women in the Armed Services.
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Website
US Senate

United States Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
The official place for information on the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Article
Other

As I Please: Unfurling the Flags of John Paul Jones

For Students 9th - 10th
An essay on John Paul Jones and a history of the American flags he flew on his ships. The essay was written shortly after Sept. 11, 2001.
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Activity
US Navy

Navy.mil: John Paul Jones

For Students 9th - 10th
Our history is made up of legendary people! We love their stories of bravery in the face of extreme adversity. Among these is John Paul Jones, who is credited with the immortal reply: "I have not yet begun to fight!"
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Website
Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: Danger in Fire Room 2!

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of the danger associated with the Spanish American war vessels, powered by coal and steam, and the quick-thinking men who went beyond the call of duty.
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Handout
US Navy

Naval Historical Center: Quasi War With France

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief explanation of the role the newly developed Navy played in the Quasi-War.
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Roosevelt Corollary and Latin America

For Students 5th - 8th
See how the Roosevelt Corollary expanded on the Monroe Doctrine and allowed for intervention in Latin American affairs.