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What is the legacy of Pontiac’s Rebellion and how is it connected to the American Revolution? Guide students in exploring how Odawa and Ojibwe warriors used strategy — and a lacrosse game — to outwit British soldiers at Fort Michilimackinac during Pontiac’s War. (Grades: 3-8)

A Game That Became a Rebellion | Before America | Grades 3-5, 6-8 Social Studies Teaching and Lesson Resources In 1763, Odawa and Ojibwe warriors used a lacrosse game to outwit British soldiers at Fort Michilimackinac, launching a rebellion. Learn the true story behind Pontiac’s War—strategy, courage, and resistance across the Great Lakes that helped shape the continent.

Who influenced Thomas Jefferson’s ideas about freedom and government? Encourage students to find out more about thinkers behind the Declaration of Independence, then ask: Do Jefferson's principles still connect today? (Grades: 9-12)

The Declaration of Independence: Thomas Jefferson’s Influences | The American Revolution | Grades 9-12 Social Studies Teaching and Lesson Resources Discover the key thinkers who influenced Thomas Jefferson and reflect on how those thinkers inspired Jefferson's writings, especially the Declaration of Independence. Students study the key ideas and principles that served as the foundation of Jefferson's writings and consider the relevance of those...

Invite students to explore creek habitats and discover macroinvertebrates — small, backbone-less animals they can see with the naked eye. This resource builds observation skills while exploring freshwater ecosystems. (Grades: K-5)

The Creek | Shaver's Creek Virtual Field Trip | Grades K-2, 3-5 Science Teaching and Lesson Resources Creeks are a great habitat for animals. Some of the smallest animals you can find in a creek are called macroinvertebrates. Macro means that they are big enough to see with our eyes. Invertebrates means that they do not have a backbone.

How can one symbol hold different meanings across communities? Spark a class discussion about the bald eagle as a symbol of environmentalism and patriotism and how it is viewed by the Dakota communities. (Grades: 6-12)

The American Bald Eagle: Imagery & Symbolism | Iconic America | Grades 6-8, 9-12 Social Studies Teaching and Lesson Resources Investigate the bald eagle as a symbol of environmentalism and patriotism in the U.S. and learn about the part it plays in Dakota communities. Use this clip from “The American Bald Eagle” episode of the Iconic America series to explore primary source documents, historical analysis, and stories t...