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These resource pages are designed to help integrate significant historical events into your curriculum:
- Become familiar with classroom lessons on a variety of Colonial topics
- Use ready made interdisciplinary activities for students
- Learn about resources and numerous primary source documents available in print and on the web for use in the classroom
- Special focus is given to New Hampshire specific primary source documents, people, places and events
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It's the 250th Anniversary of the French & Indian War (1754-1763)!
Many historians argue that this was the war that made America, as it:
 - Forged an American identity
- Gave invaluable experience to future American leaders such as George Washington, John Stark and Benjamin Franklin
- Removed the French from North America
- Fueled the desire for westward expansion of colonial settlers
- Set the stage for the American Revolution
- More information on The War That Made America website
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This curriculum resource will serve as a tool box for educators that includes downloadable classroom based lessons organized by:
- Essential Questions
- Instructional Objectives
- Introductory Activity
- Instructional Procedure
- Assessment
Additional information and variations are also available:
- Rationale and Background
- Connection to the Framework Proficiencies
- Instructional Resources or Materials
- Curriculum Modifications/Extension
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Planning a Field Trip to the Fort?
Before visiting the Fort with your class, prepare for the field trip using the following lesson plans.
| In this pre-visit lesson for grades 4 - 6, students: |
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- Prepare for a visit to Fort at No. 4 by learning about 18th century occupations
- Compare and contrast jobs today with those of the colonial period
- Develop their reading comprehension ability
- Practice small group discussion skills
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- Prepare for a visit to Fort at No. 4 by learning key events and people in its history
- Learn how the history of Fort at No. 4 connects to larger issues in United States history
- Develop reading comprehension skills
- Practice their small group skills such as collaboration, listening and eye contact
| When you've completed your visit, review with this post visit activity. |
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