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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Boston Massacre Trial

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students participate in trial simulation following the Boston Massacre in which they use core map A to help present their evidence and testimony.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mystery Strategy for Elementary Students

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Learners of all ages solve historical mysteries. Elementary learners research historical topics by organizing information presented by their instructor, formulating hypotheses, and considering solutions to mysteries presented about...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Johnny Tremain for the 21st Century

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders complete a unit of lessons on the American Revolution based on the novel, 'Johnny Tremain.' They define key vocabulary terms, develop a timeline, write a report on a colonial craft, make a colonial flag, and create a...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Paul Revere, American Patriot

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research Paul Revere's life and role in U.S. history by examining first-person accounts, works of historical fiction, a popular narrative poem, and other resources. They create a mural depicting their findings.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Social Studies Quiz B-Grade 4

For Students 4th
In this grade 4 social studies quiz worksheet, 4th graders complete a 15 question multiple choice quiz covering a variety of grade 4 concepts. 
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Taxation Without Representation the Boston Massacre

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the Boston Massacre.
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Article
The Newberry Library

Newberry Library: Historic Maps: Revolutionary Boston: Boston Massacre

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief synopsis of the Boston Massacre includes a newspaper clipping reporting the event.
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Paul Revere Heritage Project

For Students 9th - 10th
A compilation of information about Paul Revere, his role in colonial America and the beginnings of the American Revolution, popular myths about his famous ride, and an interactive map. Read primary source documents, see pictures of...