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Maine Historical Society

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: An American Studies Approach for Middle School

For Teachers 6th - 8th
The details of Longfellow's life, and the influence of his "Paul Revere's Ride" are explored in this lesson. Extensive materials, links and background information are strengths of this site.
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Ohio State University

Osu History Teaching Institute: The Boston Massacre

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders will analyze the Engraving by Paul Revere of the Boston Massacre.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Archiving Early America: Lives of Early America

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you will get good information on Ben Franklin, George Washington, Daniel Boone, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere.
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: Paul Revere

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Paul Revere", created by John Singleton Copley from 1768-70 (Oil on canvas, 87,5 x 71,5 cm).
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Archiving Early America: Boston Massacre

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a short account of the Boston Massacre. Includes the famous engraving done by Paul Revere. Be sure to click on the hyperlinks to access the primary sources about the event.
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Indiana University

Indiana University: Colony & Early Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Indiana University analyzes the role of political cartoons in early American history. Four artists, Paul Revere, Henry Pelham, Wm. Humphreys, and Wm. Charles are highlighted.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Paul Revere

For Students 9th - 10th
Silversmith, engraver, and American Patriot best known for warning the colonist's that 'The British are coming."
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Curated OER

Click to View Full Sized Image

For Students 9th - 10th
Site contains an enlargeable image of the painting "Paul Revere" by John Singleton Copely. There is also a description of the painting and the time period in which it was completed.
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PBS

Wgbh/pbs: Frontline: The Blurred Racial Lines of Famous Families: Cheswell

For Students 9th - 10th
Celebrated similar to Paul Revere, Wentworth Cheswell's biography highlights his contributions during the American Revolution. Cheswell, from New Hampshire, was a local politician who is considered to be the first black American elected...
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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Sybil Ludington

For Students 9th - 10th
A biographical view of Sybil Ludington, known as the Female Paul Revere during the Revolutionary War. Follow her rides of bravery and devotion to her country.
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Other

Maine Historical Society: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

For Students 9th - 10th
This website offers much information about Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Click on the topics to learn about his life, works, lesson plans, and related links.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe: Study Guide for Johnny Tremain [Pdf]

For Students 6th - 8th
This twenty-two page study guide provides biographical information on author Esther Forbes, an introduction to "Johnny Tremain," and activities to accompany a reading of this historical novel. Includes pre-reading activities, reading...
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Other

Patterson: Sybil Ludington

For Students 3rd - 5th
A short biography of Sybil Ludington, known as the female Paul Revere. Sybil helped her father alert his troops of the attack on Danbury during the Revolutionary War.
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University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: John Dickinson (1732 1808)

For Students 9th - 10th
Dickinson has correctly been called the "Penman of the Revolution" by later historians. But his activities extended fortwo decades into the life of the new republic, years in which Dickinson's contributions were many. Dickinson's career...
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University of Michigan

University of Michigan: Spy Letters of the American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
A wonderful resource with letters, stories, people, and timelines of spies for the Loyalists and the Patriots during the American Revolution.
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Other

Boston Massacre Historical Society

For Students 9th - 10th
The Boston Massacre Historical Society offers a comprehensive overview of the Boston Massacre, from what the massacre was to the trial that followed. The site is punctuated with primary source documents, differing views on the event, and...
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Other

Boston Historical Society: Boston Massacre: Using Images and Documents [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A fantastic teacher resource tool for helping students understand the significance of the Boston Massacre as an event that propelled America into a war for independence with England.
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Other

Hsi: Boston Massacre

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough and interactive site for students to determine an outcome for a particular case study. Students examine documents and pictures for their conclusions.
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US National Archives

National Archives: Prequel to Independence

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students will sequence key events leading to the Declaration of Independence by viewing primary source documents.
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The Newberry Library

Newberry Library: Historic Maps: Revolutionary Boston: Old North Church

For Students 9th - 10th
"One if by land, two if by sea." This famous quote was the direction Sexton Robert Newman was to follow by shining a lantern from the Old North Church steeple to warn the patriots that the British were coming. The church is the oldest in...
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University of Michigan

Clements Library, University of Michigan: Spy Letters of the American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all about Revolutionary War spies. Resource highlights an exhibition of transcriptions of spy letters from the American Revolution housed in the Sir Henry Clinton collection at the University of Michigan. Also features people of...
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Themepark: Liberty: American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Find a large collection of internet resources organized around the American Revolution. Links to places to go, people to see, things to do, teacher resources, and bibliographies.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learn more about Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's work when you visit this resource. This site features links to information on his life and work.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Johnny Tremain

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Come and discover more about the novel, "Johnny Tremain," by Esther Forbes. This site features a discussion guide, writing prompt, vocabulary builder, extension activity and more.

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