The Walking Classroom

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Benjamin Franklin Fact or Fiction

Benjamin Franklin Fact or Fiction
Resource Type: Online Activity

Sort a series of statements about Benjamin Franklin into fact or fiction in this online activity.

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If Poor Richard Had a Computer

If Poor Richard Had a Computer
Resource Type: Hands-on Activity

Research almanacs and design one, similar to Poor Richard’s Almanack, but on the computer in this activity from Twin Cities’ Public Television.

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“Yankee Doodle” Song Activity (Grades 6-8)

“Yankee Doodle” Song Activity (Grades 6-8)
Resource Type: Multi-Day Project

Write a short essay comparing “Yankee Doodle” to Phyllis Wheatley’s poem, “To His Excellency, General Washington” in this activity from the University of Pittsburgh’s Center for American Music.

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“Yankee Doodle” Song Activity (Grades 3-5)

“Yankee Doodle” Song Activity (Grades 3-5)
Resource Type: Multi-Day Project

Write a paragraph about “Yankee Doodle” and its importance in American history in this activity from the University of Pittsburgh’s Center for American Music.

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What’s a Yankee Doodle Dandy?

What’s a Yankee Doodle Dandy?
Resource Type: Hands-on Activity

Explore the verses of this song and illustrate or act out their meaning in this activity from the National First Ladies’ Library.

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The Road to Revolution

The Road to Revolution
Resource Type: Online Activity

Play a trivia game about the Revolutionary War, in which Sampson served, in this activity from Twin Cities Public Television.

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