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Historical Figures

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders identify a historical figure, his or her societal contributions and basic biography using a Kidspiration graphic organizer and library resources. They use the Internet to conduct an historical treasure hunt in groups.
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The Most American Thing in America: The Chautauqua

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the Chautauqua movement. For this Pennsylvania history lesson, students use primary documents to explore what the Chautauqua was and how it made a difference in the American way of life.
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The International Group for Historic Aircraft Recovery: The Earhart Project

For Students 9th - 10th
The Earhart Project is an international group of scientists, historians, and other individuals who are investigating whether there is any truth behind the idea that Amelia Earhart and her flight navigator, Fred Noonan, might have been...
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Website
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National Park Service: Aviation: From Sand Dunes to Sonic Booms

For Students 9th - 10th
Features 100 aircraft, airfields, research labs, military installations, battle sites, launch facilities, and other places that tell about people and events that made the U.S. a world leader in aviation. Highlights of this travel...