LESSON PLANS FOR TEACHERS

Lesson Plans History - The American Revolution History - Creating a New Nation History - Ben Franklin for the Day Economics - Making Money Geography - People & Places in Philadelphia Civics - Formation of a Government Civics - Becoming a Good Citizen

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PEOPLE & PLACES IN PHILADELPHIA

FOR TEACHERS: GEOGRAHY

Cities are a great place to study the human characteristics of a place. The rich history of settlement of and immigration to Philadelphia provides students a microcosm of the United State in which to study the impact of plane on people and of peoples on place.

Before you leave for the trip, introduce the students to vocabulary and events.
Pre - and post-visit materials

The Trip

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1. Visitor Center
2. Atwater Kent Museum (CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES ON THE WEB & SPECIAL ON-SITE PROGRAM)
3. African American Museum in Philadelphia
4. Christ Church Burial Ground (CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES ON THE WEB & SPECIAL ON-SITE PROGRAM)
5. National Museum of American Jewish History (CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES ON THE WEB & SPECIAL ON-SITE PROGRAM)
6. Independence Living History Center (CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES ON THE WEB & SPECIAL ON-SITE PROGRAM)
7. American Philosophical Society

This trip can be expanded by a visit to:

1. The Irish Memorial at Front and Chestnut Streets
2. Chinatown around 10th and Arch Streets
3. Mother Bethel Church at 419 S. 6th Street
4. Taller Puertorriqueño at 2127 N. 5th Street
5. American Swedish Museum at 1900 Pattison Avenue