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- Independence National Historical Park
Independence Hall: International Symbol of Freedom
- Type: Lesson Plan
- Grade Level: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
- Subjects: Literacy and Language Arts,Social Studies
- Tags: Teaching with Historic Places,TwHP,Pennsylvania,Pennsylvania history,Colonial,Federal,late 20th century,American Independence,250,America 250 NPS,Civics
Learn about Independence Hall and about how the international influence of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution led to the designation of the building in which they were adopted as a World Heritage Site.
- Independence National Historical Park
"Join, or Die" Political Cartoon Activity for Grades 4-6
- Type: Student Activities
- Grade Level: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
- Subjects: Literacy and Language Arts,Social Studies
- Tags: Political cartoons,American History,colonial America,American Revolution,Benjamin Franklin,join or die
In this activity, upper elementary students will analyze the "Join, or Die" political cartoon before constructing their own political cartoon.
- Type: Lesson Plan
- Grade Level: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
- Subjects: Literacy and Language Arts,Science,Social Studies
- Tags: lesson,lesson plan,juan bautista de anza,juan bautista de anza national historic trail,Independence Hall,Declaration of Independence
Students will learn about the historic events occurring on opposite ends of the United States during the year 1776: the Anza Expedition and the signing of the Declaration of Independence. In doing so, students will understand the importance of preserving our nation's historical and cultural sites.
- Independence National Historical Park
Declaration of Independence OR U.S. Constitution?
- Type: Student Activities
- Grade Level: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
- Subjects: Social Studies
- Tags: Declaration of Independence,U.S. Constitution,founding documents,American History,documents,American Revolution,Continental Congress,Constitutional Convention
Use this activity in the classroom or in the park to help your students understand the differences between the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
- Independence National Historical Park
"Here Comes the Sun" Constitution Activity for High School
- Type: Student Activities
- Grade Level: High School: Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade
- Subjects: Social Studies
- Tags: Constitution Day,US Constitution,Independence Hall,Constitutional Convention,Benjamin Franklin
This activity uses the Beatles "Here Comes the Sun" song to connect students in grades 9-12 with Benjamin Franklin's famous quote about the sun carved into the top of the Speaker's Chair at the Constitutional Convention.
- Independence National Historical Park
"Here Comes the Sun" Constitution Activities for Grades 5-8
- Type: Student Activities
- Grade Level: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
- Subjects: Social Studies
- Tags: Constitution Day,US Constitution,Independence Hall,Constitutional Convention,Benjamin Franklin
Choose from two activities to introduce students in grades 5-8 to Benjamin Franklin's famous quote about the Speaker's Chair at the Constitutional Convention.
- Independence National Historical Park
Ben Franklin: What a Character!
- Type: Lesson Plan
- Grade Level: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
- Subjects: Social Studies
Students will examine Franklin's character traits using textual evidence and images.
- Independence National Historical Park
The Liberty Bell as a Symbol for Civil Rights, grades 4-8
- Type: Lesson Plan
- Grade Level: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
- Subjects: Literacy and Language Arts,Social Studies
Students will examine primary sources to discover the connection between the inscription on the Liberty Bell and the Civil Rights Movement.
- Independence National Historical Park
The Liberty Bell as a Modern Symbol, grades 3-5
- Type: Lesson Plan
- Grade Level: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
- Subjects: Literacy and Language Arts,Social Studies
Students will understand that the Liberty Bell has meant many things to many people, and continues to do so today.
- Independence National Historical Park
The Liberty Bell as a Modern Symbol, grades K-2
- Type: Lesson Plan
- Grade Level: Lower Elementary: Pre-Kindergarten through Second Grade
- Subjects: Literacy and Language Arts,Social Studies
Students will discuss what a symbol is through various examples. They will learn how the Liberty Bell is used as a symbol for different people, and develop vocabulary pertaining to the Liberty Bell.