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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AMERICAN REVOLUTION

FOR TEACHERS: HISTORY

The road to the American Revolution led in and out of Philadelphia. Take a half-a-day or whole day and explore the sites of the Continental Congress, the room where the Declaration of Independence was signed, portraits of the movers and shakers of Philadelphia in the 1770, and more.

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

The Trip

Route 1 is perfect for the class who is in town for 3-4 hours.
Route 2 takes a whole day and even can go into the evening with a special light show.

Obviously the season affects the time as lines may grow in April and May.

ROUTE 1 - Download Map

1. Visitor Center
2. Carpenter's Hall (CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES ON THE WEB)
3. Liberty Bell (CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES ON THE WEB)
4. Independence Hall (CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES ON THE WEB & SPECIAL ON-SITE PROGRAM)
5. 2nd Bank (CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES ON THE WEB)

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ROUTE 2 - Download Map

1. Visitor Center
2. Liberty Bell (CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES ON THE WEB)
3. Independence Hall (CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES ON THE WEB & SPECIAL ON-SITE PROGRAM)
4. West Wing (CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES ON THE WEB)
5. 2nd Bank (CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES ON THE WEB)
6. Carpenter's Hall (CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES ON THE WEB)
7. New Hall Military Museum (CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES ON THE WEB)
8. Independence Living History Center (CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES ON THE WEB & SPECIAL ON-SITE PROGRAM)
9. Franklin Court (CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES ON THE WEB & SPECIAL ON-SITE PROGRAM)
10. Elfreth's Alley (SPECIAL ON-SITE PROGRAM)
11. Betsy Ross (SPECIAL ON-SITE PROGRAM)
12. Christ Church Burial Ground (SPECIAL ON-SITE PROGRAM)
13. Declaration House (CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES ON THE WEB)
14. Lights of Liberty (SPECIAL ON-SITE PROGRAM)