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Curated OER

Metal Composition & the U.S. Mint

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students study the meaning, symbolism, and value of U.S. coins, especially the quarter. Theyresearch why in 1965 the U.S. Mint decided to change the metal composition of the quarter to copper coated with nickel. In addition, they perform...
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Curated OER

Holidays; Canada Day

For Teachers 8th - 9th
In this foreign language worksheet, students fill in the blanks with the most natural sounding of two choices given for the blank in each of 10 sentences. Each of the sentence has to do with Canada Day.
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Curated OER

Fireworks Connect-the-Dots Game

For Teachers K - 1st
For this math and art worksheet, students connect the dots by counting from 1 to 20. Students color the picture of the fireworks that are ready to be lit.
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Curated OER

Faces of the Revolution

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate the important figures of the American Revolution. In this American Revolution lesson plan, 5th graders outline the important events of the war and complete a worksheet.
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Curated OER

Diverse Voices-African American Ventures

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students research African-American participation in the Civil War. For this Civil War lesson, students read the article "Fighting Rebels with Only One Hand" and write a persuasive paragraph on whether the participation of the...
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Curated OER

Memorial Day Fun

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students research Memorial Day and complete activities about the day. In this Memorial Day lesson, students discuss the definition of the word 'memorial' to understand its meaning. Students create flags for the day and listen to a...
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Curated OER

Flags

For Teachers Pre-K
Students read You're a Grand Old Flag as well as other provided books about flags. In this flag activity, students cut, decorate and bake cookies as flags, practice the letter f, the number 4, the rectangle shape and use the color white....
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Background on the Patriot Attitude Toward the Monarchy

For Teachers 6th - 8th
For this lesson plan, students will consider "Background on the Patriot Attitude Toward the Monarchy." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
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Other

Patriotic Themes in Country Music

For Teachers 6th - 8th
A fun way to explore the theme of patriotism in American country music is featured in this WebQuest. Middle schoolers explore the American ideal of freedom through country music. Click Teacher Resources for complete lesson plans.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Revolutionary War Patriots and Loyalists

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students are assigned a prominent man or woman of the American Revolutionary War. The students will write a two-page report, create a poster person, and then present their research to the class in first person.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Personal Patriots

For Teachers 1st
First graders will review the Pledge of Allegiance and symbols of America.
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US National Archives

Docsteach: Road to Revolution: Patriotism or Treason?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students will analyze the causes of the American Revolution and examine them from various points of view. Perspectives include the Sons of Liberty, loyalists living in the colonies, patriots, and British citizens living in England.
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Lin and Don Donn

Lin and Don Donn: u.s. Patriotic Symbols

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This personal site provides information and lesson plans about U.S. patriotic symbols. Additional information is organized by states.
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US National Archives

National Archives: Road to Revolution: Patriotism or Treason?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
What if you lived in the colonies during in the years preceding the Revolution? Would you be a loyalist or join the Sons of Liberty? Students will analyze a picture of a tax collector being tarred and feathered and answer critical...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: A Patriotic Celebration of Veterans

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will gain an understanding of the significance and meaning of National Veterans Day, the unique founder of the organization and the history created in Birmingham, Alabama for veterans across America. Students will recognize the...
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Your Safety and Security or Your Civil Liberties Lesson

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The object of this instructional activity is to take a look at the USA Patriot Act and the controversies around the Act. Does the Patriot Act defy our Civil Liberties? This instructional activity will explore that question and more.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Symbols of Freedom

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Lesson where each student researches an American patriotic symbol, creates a slideshow, and presents it to the class.
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Other

Ithaca College: Project Look Sharp: Soviet History Through Posters

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Multi-unit curriculum kit on the history of the Soviet Union told in five episodes using Soviet posters as source material. Coverage includes the birth of the Soviet Union, Stalin, the Great Patriotic...
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Writing Fix

Writing Fix: The Power of Points of View

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Students use alternate points of view to demonstrate their understanding of the Revolutionary War by writing one piece from the point of view of a Patriot, and another piece from the point of view of a Loyalist.
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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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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: The American Spy in Me

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This is a fun and innovative instructional activity that will allow students to travel through history in a most unique fashion. Through Internet research and video conferencing students will get a real blast from the past. Students will...
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Source: Patriot Women

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Women served the American revolutionary cause as well as men. Use these lesson plans to make learners aware of important women during that era using the "discuss and predict" method.
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Writing Fix

Writing Fix: An I Pod Inspired Writing Lesson: Boogie Woogie With a B

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Using a famous World War II propaganda song, students will explore alliteration by changing the lyrics to create a new version of the song. After discussing what alliteration is and why this particular song was used and enjoyed by the...
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: What the Star Spangled Banner Means

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Thorough two-part lesson plan that explains the historical significance of the Star Spangled Banner and the American flag. Includes a link to a wonderful site about the history of the American flag. Requires the students to think about...

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