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Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Liberty on the Anvil

For Students 9th - 10th
William Penn's Charter of Privileges, which formed the framework for the government of Pennsylvania, is still a living document today. Read about its history and its influence on the Liberty Bell.
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Primary
NASA

Nasa: Liberty Bell Tolls

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from NASA provides a detailed description of the second flight of a Mercury spacecraft and the second American to travel in space.
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Other

National Council for Social Studies: American Symbol Activities [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Teachers can use these four detailed lessons to teach young students about several American symbols including, the American flag, the Statue of Liberty, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the Liberty Bell.
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Curated OER

The Liberty Bell

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Did you ever wonder why a large bell, known as The Liberty Bell, is so important in U.S. history? Use this site to learn about this great symbol of our country.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Liberty Bell

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Line drawing of the Liberty Bell.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Liberty Bell

For Students 9th - 10th
Artist's drawing of the Liberty Bell.
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Curated OER

A View on Cities: Philadelphia: Liberty Bell Pavilion

For Students 9th - 10th
Liberty Bell Pavilion (Philadelphia)
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Curated OER

A View on Cities: Philadelphia: Liberty Bell

For Students 9th - 10th
Liberty Bell (Philadelphia)
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Liberty Bell

For Students 9th - 10th
Artist's rendering of the Liberty Bell.
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University of Michigan

University of Michigan: Instrument Encyclopedia: Bell

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the bell, which is classified as a percussive instruments.
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Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: A Note for Freedom

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will identify how the bell is a symbol of freedom. View a video which discusses the history of Philadelphia and the famed Liberty Bell and listen to a replica of the bell. [01:23:00]
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Simple Symbols and American Children

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Lesson plan includes activities that teach respect for the American flag, the Pledge of Allegiance, Liberty Bell, Statue of Liberty, the bald eagle, and other patriotic symbols.
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Website
NASA

Nasa: Second Suborbital Trial

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from NASA provides details of the preparation for the second flight of a Mercury spacecraft, Liberty Bell 7.
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Read Works

Read Works: A Tricky Move

For Teachers 5th - 7th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage explains the difficulty of moving the Liberty Bell. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes...
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Read Works

Read Works: A Tricky Move

For Students 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about the difficulty of moving the Liberty Bell to a new building. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works

Read Works: Symbols of the United States

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about four symbols of America: the Statue of Liberty, the Liberty Bell, the bald eagle, and the American flag. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in...
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Curated OER

A View on Cities: Washington: Freedom Bell

For Students 9th - 10th
Freedom Bell (Liberty Bell Replica) (Washington)
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: United States of America Symbols of Government

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Identify & research symbols used to depict Americans' shared values, principles and beliefs, and explain their meaning. Students can list specific symbols in the design of the Statue of Liberty.
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Primary
NASA

Nasa: This New Ocean

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from NASA contains the text of the book "This New Ocean: A History of Project Mercury" by Loyd S. Swenson Jr., James M. Grimwood, and Charles C. Alexander.
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Website
US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Grades K 2

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Here you can learn all about the U.S. Government! Find information on our nation, how our government works, your own neighborhood, and the main government symbols. Games and other activities are also included!
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Website
University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: The Significance of the American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Overiview of the Republican ideals emerging in a new nation following the American Revolution.
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PBS

Pbs: Independence Day [Pdf]

For Students 6th - 8th
Picnics, fireworks, and parades are what we think of when someone says Fourth of July. This day became a federal holiday in 1941 so Americans could take a day to celebrate our independence. View the following slideshow that summarizes...
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Tennessee History For Kids

Tennessee History for Kids: Philadelphia

For Students 3rd - 8th
Why is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, important to Tennessee? Early Tennesseans honored both the people and the acts that made Philadelphia the center of freedom.

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