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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

What Made George Washington a Good Military Leader?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students identify the qualities of an effective military leader. In this Revolutionary War lesson, students view several Internet resources about George Washington's life. Student groups research one of four battles, and document their...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Battle of Brandywine

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore the Battle of Brandywine, how to analyze maps, and construct a model of a battlefield.
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Philadelphia Campaign the Battle of Brandywine

For Students 9th - 10th
A excellent and detailed depiction of the first battle of Philadelphia Campaign of 1777, with related links.
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Activity
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission

Explore Pa History: The Philadelphia Campaign Brandywine

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the people and events surrounding the Battle of Brandywine in this detailed account of Pennsylvania history. Included in this site are links to audio and pictorial images of this era.
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: General 'Mad' Anthony Wayne

For Students 3rd - 8th
A detailed biography of General 'Mad' Anthony Wayne, a native of Pennsylvania and a general in the Amercian Revolution.
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Washington at Valley Forge

For Students 5th - 7th
The time spent at Valley Forge in the winter of 1777 by the Continental Army was a turning point. Read first-hand about the terrible conditions at this winter encampment, but also see how the winter break in fighting helped make the army...
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Activity
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: General Nathanael Greene

For Students 9th - 10th
An exhaustive biography of Nathanael Greene which contains not only biographical information, but also much information about the War in the South and military strategy. A great resource.