A Colonial Tour from TeachersFirst: Philadelphia
Before, during, and after the American Revolution, Philadelphia was the focus of cooperation among the American colonies. A center of nationalist spirit in its own right, Philadelphia was home to the Continental Congresses which met at the time of the Revolution. In 1787, delegates from the states of the newly independent nation again convened in Philadelphia, this time to draft the U.S. Constitution. The sites listed below will help you see all there is to see in this historic city and region.
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What is your #Eduwin? - EdReach
Grades
K to 12
It takes almost no time to share an #Eduwin. Build media and public awareness of positive teaching stories (and reflect on the good about your career after a bad day). This site provides a simple place to enter your #Eduwin without accessing your Twitter account. It will automatically take you to Twitter where you can log in and send the tweet. You can read the #eduwin messages of others on the same page. Want to know more about Twitter? See TeachersFirst's Twitter for Teachers. Note that #Eduwin can also be added as a hashtag on student projects, wikis, and anywhere search engines might find it! Of course, you can add the #Eduwin hashtag to tweets sent from any Twitter tool, not just from this page.
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In the Classroom
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Map of Historic Philadelphia in the Late 18th century - Teaching American History.org
Grades
5 to 12tag(s): american revolution (37), evolution (89), philadelphia (12)
In the Classroom
This site is ideal for an interactive whiteboard or projector, and can help students visually imagine the world of 1776 Philadelphia and America's Founding Fathers. Use it to illustrate narratives about the Continental Congress, the writing of the Declaration of Independence or the Constitution or to give students a "you are there" feeling when talking about the American Revolution. If you choose to have students "take the tour" on their own, have them work with a partner to write up a script for a tour guide to use and record the "best" one for your class podcast this month.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Who Wrote the Constitution? - NARA
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6 to 12tag(s): colonial america (81), constitution (61), philadelphia (12)
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Share this and other sections of the TeachersFirst Colonial America tour as part of your study of the colonies so students can see what these historic locations look like today.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Independence National Historic Park - NPS.gov
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5 to 12tag(s): colonial america (81), constitution (61), philadelphia (12)
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Independence Day: The History of July 4th - The History Channel
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): july 4th (7)
In the Classroom
Use this site as a lead-in to July 4 OR prior to a field trip (real or virtual) to Philadelphia and Independence Hall.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Map of Valley Forge National Historical Park - TeachersFirst
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3 to 8tag(s): colonial america (81), map skills (30), philadelphia (12)
In the Classroom
Share this and other sections of the TeachersFirst Colonial America tour as part of your study of the colonies so students can see what these historic locations look like today. Share the map on an interactive whiteboard, so you can use the tools to highlight different areas.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Map of Philadelphia - TeachersFirst
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2 to 12tag(s): colonial america (81), map skills (30), philadelphia (12)
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Share this and other sections of the TeachersFirst Colonial America tour as part of your study of the colonies so students can see what these historic locations look like today. Share the map on an interactive whiteboard and use the tools to highlight important aspects of a colonial city.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Teachers' Guide to Valley Forge Events - Tom Beccone
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9 to 12tag(s): colonial america (81), philadelphia (12)
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Franklin Institute - The Franklin Institute Science Museum
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2 to 12tag(s): colonial america (81), franklin (10), philadelphia (12)
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Carpenters' Hall - Independence Hall Association
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3 to 8tag(s): colonial america (81), philadelphia (12)
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Independence Hall - National Park Service
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3 to 8tag(s): colonial america (81), philadelphia (12)
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St. Patrick's Day Math! - Franklin Institute
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K to 8tag(s): st patricks day (15)
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The Autobiography Project - Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary and One Book, One Philadelphia
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5 to 12tag(s): franklin (10), philadelphia (12)
In the Classroom
Be sure to visit the site with your class at the start and again for revision. Maybe ask the students to choose a favorite autobiography before they start their own. Include the link on your teacher web page for students to access outside of class. Consider publishing a booklet of autobiographies from your class, or use the inspiration of the "bus shelter" publication done as part of the Philadelphia project to print yours out and post them in a waiting area within your school.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Constitution for Kids - Constitution Center
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4 to 12tag(s): bill of rights (20), constitution (61)
In the Classroom
Use this site as a learning center or station during a unit on the constitution and the creation of the bill of rights. This would be a great tool to use for a review session, and could break up the monotony of a study guide. Very useful for a US history course.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Degas and the Dance - Philadelphia Museum of Art
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4 to 8tag(s): dance (17)
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The Delaware River Estuary - Franklin Institute
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3 to 5tag(s): rivers (11)
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