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African Americans in the American Revolution
- Type: Lesson Plan
- Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
*What were duties and responsibilities of African-American soldiers in the American Revolution? *How did African Americans make significant contributions during the American Revolution?
American Symbols
- Type: Student Activities
- Grade Levels: Lower Elementary: Pre-Kindergarten through Second Grade
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Women in the American Revolution
- Type: Student Activities
- Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
Women had an important role in the Revolution. Complete this student activity to learn more.
Loyalists in American Revolution
- Type: Student Activities
- Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
John Adams wrote that approximately one-third of the American population supported the move for independence (Patriots), one-third of the population supported the king (Loyalists), and one-third supported neither side (neutral).
Native American Connections
- Type: Lesson Plan
- Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
Who were the Catawba and Cherokee peoples in the Revolutionary Era Carolinas?
- Type: Lesson Plan
- Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
What was life and work like for enslaved people on Southern plantations?
American Revolution Soldier
Early American Activities
- Type: Science Labs
- Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
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Native American Reservations
- Type: Lesson Plan
- Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade

In "Native American Reservations," students will look at Native American Reservations. The Homesteaders, Immigrants, and Native Americans unit is broken up into six lesson plans, taking 45-120 minutes to complete, targeting sixth through eighth grade students. A class does not have to complete every lesson in the unit - each lesson comes with its own set of objectives and resources. This is lesson 4 of the unit.
Paterson & American Industry
- Type: Distance Learning
- Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
What about us??? Women, African-Americans, and Native Americans
- Type: Lesson Plan
- Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
Students will research the roles of women, African-Americans and Native Americans in the American Revolution.
“They Fought Like Tigers” African American Soldiers and American Indian Soldiers
- Type: Distance Learning
- Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade

Fort Scott was the base for one of the most diverse assemblies of Union soldiers during the Civil War. Significant numbers of African Americans and American Indians were recruited in this area. This program provides opportunities for students to discover their stories through small group activities, critical thinking, and discussion. The program time is 45 minutes including time for questions and answers.
American Heritage Merit Badge
- Type: Field Trips
- Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade

Explore the history of St. Louis and learn about the important role this river city played in the development of our nation. Afterwards, take a cruise on the Mississippi River, aboard the Gateway Arch Riverboats, and experience the river first-hand. Presentation will take place at the Museum at Gateway Arch National Park and the Gateway Arch Riverboats. The workshop is free. The cost for the Gateway Arch River Cruise TBD.
How the Native Americans Lived
- Type: Field Trips
- Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
Students will travel back in time to gain an understanding of how people can survive off the land. This program takes place at the New Castle Court House Museum.
American Indians and the Great Plains
- Type: Field Trips
- Grade Levels: Lower Elementary: Pre-Kindergarten through Second Grade

American Indians have lived in North America for thousands of years. All of the lands that make up the United States today were exclusively Indigenous lands long before Europeans first arrived about 500 years ago. The growth of the United States through westward expansion challenged traditional ways of life for many Indigenous tribes during the 1800s as more settlers crossed the Mississippi River for a new life in the West.
- Type: Lesson Plan
- Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade