LESSON PLANS FOR TEACHERS
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
- Visitor Center
- President's House
- Liberty Bell
- Independence Hall (CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES ON THE WEB)
- Congress Hall (CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES ON THE WEB)
- NCC (CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES ON THE WEB & SPECIAL ON-SITE PROGRAMS)
ROUTE 2 - Download Map
- Visitor Center
- President's House
- Liberty Bell (CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES ON THE WEB)
- Independence Hall (CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES ON THE WEB & SPECIAL ON-SITE PROGRAM)
- West Wing (CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES ON THE WEB)
- Congress Hall (CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES ON THE WEB & SPECIAL ON-SITE PROGRAMS)
- Old City Hall (CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES ON THE WEB)
- 2nd Bank (CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES ON THE WEB)
- Independence Living History Center (CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES ON THE WEB & SPECIAL ON-SITE PROGRAMS)
- Franklin Court (CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES ON THE WEB & SPECIAL ON-SITE PROGRAMS)
- Christ Church Burial Ground (SPECIAL ON-SITE PROGRAMS)
- NCC (CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES ON THE WEB & SPECIAL ON-SITE PROGRAMS)
- Declaration House (CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES ON THE WEB)
- Lights of Liberty (SPECIAL ON-SITE PROGRAMS)



















