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Salem Maritime National Historic Site

Declaration of Independence Remix
  • Type: Lesson Plan
  • Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

In this lesson, students examine primary source documents and discuss ideas and beliefs in the Declaration of Independence and who was included and excluded.

Salem Maritime National Historic Site

Slavery & the Declaration of Independence
  • Type: Primary Sources ... Student Activities
  • Grade Levels: High School: Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade

The first printing of the Declaration of Independence in Salem appeared next to advertisements for escaped and for sale enslaved people. Students use evidence from the document and historical knowledge to explore the meaning of freedom.

Independence National Historical Park

Declaration of Independence OR U.S. Constitution?
  • Type: Student Activities
  • Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade

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

Independence Hall: International Symbol of Freedom
  • Type: Lesson Plan
  • Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade

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.

Guilford Courthouse: A Pivotal Battle in the War for Independence
  • Type: Lesson Plan
  • Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade

Learn how the deceptive results of this battle in the backwoods of North Carolina helped set the stage for American victory.

Women's Rights National Historical Park

Sentiments and Resolutions
  • Type: Lesson Plan
  • Grade Levels: High School: Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade

For this lesson, students will divided up into group examine the Declaration of Independence and Declaration of Sentiments to understand the similarities and differences of the different Declarations.

Philadelphia and San Francisco in 1776: The National Park Sites Where History Unfolded! Grade 5
  • Type: Lesson Plan
  • Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

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.

The “Darker Shadow” of an Unjust War: The U.S.-Mexican War and the U.S. Constitution
  • Type: Distance Learning
  • Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade

In 1847, Massachusetts Senator Edward Keyes called to end the U.S.-Mexican War. Keyes claimed it was an unjust war with a “darker shadow . . . the extension of slavery.”

Thomas Stone National Historic Site

History on Trial
  • Type: Field Trips
  • Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade

Students will search for clues to his innocence or guilt and in a mock trial to determine if Thomas Stone was a traitor to Great Britain or an American Patriot for signing the Declaration of Independence. Will your class find him guilty or innocent?

Roger Williams National Memorial

Roger Williams’ "The Bloudy Tenent of Persecution for Cause of Conscience"
  • Type: Primary Sources
  • Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade

In this primary source activity, students examine Roger Williams’ writings to learn about his influence and relevance on some of the fundamental ideals set forth in both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution - particularly The Bill of Rights.

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

War Has Been Declared: Elementary Lesson Plan
  • Type: Lesson Plan
  • Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

Students create a timeline of events leading to the Civil War based on a series of articles from the National Park Service. Students will explore the issue of slavery as a major cause starting with the Missouri Compromise, The Dred Scott Decision, The Election of Lincoln, John Brown's Raid, and the numerous states secessions. Then, students become part of a regiment and complete hands-on activities as they discover the structure of an army.

Colorado National Monument

Ciclo de Rocas
  • Type: Lesson Plan
  • Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

At the completion of this lesson, students will be able to identify one or two ways that rocks can be broken down and/or combined and students will be able to describe the rock cycle of the sandstone.

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

War Has Been Declared: Middle School Lesson Plan
  • Type: Lesson Plan
  • Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade

Students analyze the primary document, the Emancipation Proclamation and how it affected the Civil War and southern states. They work in teams to creatively share learned information from NPS videos about one of the final pushes in the Civil War, the Atlanta Campaign through Georgia. They listen to and draw meaning from soldier and author, Ambrose Bierce.

Independence National Historical Park

"Here Comes the Sun" Constitution Activity for High School
  • Type: Student Activities
  • Grade Levels: High School: Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade

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 Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade

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

The Liberty Bell as a Symbol for Civil Rights, grades 4-8
  • Type: Lesson Plan
  • Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade

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 Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

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 Levels: Lower Elementary: Pre-Kindergarten through Second Grade

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.

Independence National Historical Park

Ben Franklin: What a Character!
  • Type: Lesson Plan
  • Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

Students will examine Franklin's character traits using textual evidence and images.

Independence National Historical Park

"Join, or Die" Political Cartoon Activity for Grades 4-6
  • Type: Student Activities
  • Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

In this activity, upper elementary students will analyze the "Join, or Die" political cartoon before constructing their own political cartoon.