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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CREATING A NEW NATION

FOR TEACHERS: HISTORY

Philadelphia is the city that forged a new nation - home to the Continental Congress during the Revolutionary War, capitol of the United States from 1790-1800, birthplace of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.

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. President's House
3. Liberty Bell
4. Independence Hall (CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES ON THE WEB)
5. Congress Hall (CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES ON THE WEB)
6. NCC (CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES ON THE WEB & SPECIAL ON-SITE PROGRAMS)

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ROUTE 2 - Download Map

1. Visitor Center
2. President's House
3. Liberty Bell (CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES ON THE WEB)
4. Independence Hall (CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES ON THE WEB & SPECIAL ON-SITE PROGRAM)
5. West Wing (CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES ON THE WEB)
6. Congress Hall (CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES ON THE WEB & SPECIAL ON-SITE PROGRAMS)
7. Old City Hall (CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES ON THE WEB)
8. 2nd Bank (CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES ON THE WEB)
9. Independence Living History Center (CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES ON THE WEB & SPECIAL ON-SITE PROGRAMS)
10. Franklin Court (CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES ON THE WEB & SPECIAL ON-SITE PROGRAMS)
11. Christ Church Burial Ground (SPECIAL ON-SITE PROGRAMS)
12. NCC (CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES ON THE WEB & SPECIAL ON-SITE PROGRAMS)
13. Declaration House (CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES ON THE WEB)
14. Lights of Liberty (SPECIAL ON-SITE PROGRAMS)