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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Colonial Founders

For Teachers 7th
Who were the founding fathers of the American Colonies? Engage in online activities, Internet research, and focused writing to find out. Students choose one colonial founder, conduct biographical research on the person, and take a quiz...
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Primary
University of Groningen

American History: Documents: Maryland Toleration Act 1649

For Students 9th - 10th
The text of a 1649 colonial act concerning religion in Maryland. Describes punishment of any who reject Christian teaching.
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Primary
Other

Who We Are: Charter of Maryland: June 30, 1632

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a copy of the actual Charter of Maryland from King Charles to Caecilius Calvert.
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Website
Other

Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism: Historic Sites

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is part of a much larger tourism website for Newfoundland and Labrador. It links to historic buildings, scenic locales, and to many museums and galleries.
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Maryland

For Students 3rd - 8th
Did you know about the Chestertown Tea Party? Why is there the Mason and Dixon line? What is a "Jimmy?" The Library of Congress provides this article of fun facts about Maryland.
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Southern Colonies: Maryland the Catholic Experiment

For Students 5th - 8th
What began as a place of refuge for Catholics who were discriminated against in England, the colony of Maryland soon suffered religious strife even after the passage of the Toleration Act of 1649. Find out what caused the strife and why...
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Handout
New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Cecilius Calvert

For Students 9th - 10th
This page gives a detailed biography of the second Lord Baltimore, Cecilius Calvert, and his rule over the colony for almost forty years with an iron hand. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and...
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Handout
New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: George Calvert

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes George Calvert's life and attempt to find land where Catholics could settle. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material...
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Handout
Siteseen

Siteseen: Land of the Brave: George Calvert

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview and biographical facts on the life of George Calvert, founder of the Maryland Colony.
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Activity
Other

Global Classroom: George Calvert: Lord Baltimore

For Students 6th - 8th
This is a short biography of George Calvert leading up to his coming to America.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Cecil Calvert, Lord Baltimore

For Students 9th - 10th
Cecilius Calvert, also known as Lord Baltimore, was an English colonizer who was the first proprietor of the Maryland colony.