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Benjamin Franklin wasn't just a Founding Father of the United States of America—he was so much more. In this lesson, students will learn how Ben Franklin changed the shape of Philadelphia.

Civil War Hardtack

Have you ever taken a bag of snacks with you on a road trip? If you lived in the 19th century, you might have taken hardtack instead.

Craft a Colonial Water Cooler

Dive into U.S. colonial history by making a simple bottle gourd water cooler, crafted by colonists of Roanoke Island in the 16th century.

Write with a Quill Pen

Many of the world's most important historical documents were written with quill pens. Have your kid make his own quill pen and put his penmanship to the test!

Trace the "Steps" to the American Revolution

Help your kid keep track of all the developments that led to the American Revolution, by portraying the steps visually and literally!

How to Make a Loom

Celebrate our nation's colonial history by making your very own weaving loom!

What is Liberty?

Here's a 4th of July project that invites your fifth grader to explore what "liberty" really means to her.

The Mayflower Compact: Would You Sign?

Would you sign the Mayflower Compact? Read it and see!

Sourdough Science!

Make sourdough bread...and learn some colonial history and modern science in the process!

President Match

Test your kid's knowledge of presidents one through forty-four with this fun and educational matching game!

Draft a Family Constitution

What are the rules of your home? Help your fifth grader draft a Family Constitution and even give it an aged look using soaked tea bags.

Famous African-Americans in History

To celebrate black history month, use this matching quiz to help your kid demonstrate his knowledge of famous African-Americans.

Nobel Peace Prize for Kids

As your fifth grader brainstorms and creates a plan for peace, he will give his creativity and fine motor skills a boost!

Candied Rose Petals

Follow this Colonial recipe for candied rose petals, and share the sweets with friends, family or classmates.

In Colonial times, fixing a chair was a lot easier than making one! Any fifth-grader can wrap up a mirror or photo frame the same way Colonists caned chairs.

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