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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.

Morse Code Messaging

Teach your child Morse code, and a little bit of history that she'll pick up in a flash!

How to Build a Freedom Kite

Making a freedom kite is a great way to show appreciation on Memorial Day or July 4th, and enjoy the summer sunshine with family.

Who Were the Founding Fathers?

Bring historical figures alive with this fun family activity! Your child will plan a founding fathers feast by researching historical figures.

Pop up a pup tent, just like Civil War soldiers did on the battlefield.

Civil War "Housewife"

Civil War soldiers didn't take their wives with them to the battlefield, but they took along a piece of home: little sewing kits called "housewives".

Write a Thanksgiving Proclamation!

Helping your child write his own "Thanksgiving Proclamation" can help him grasp the spirit of the day, and develop more of an attitude of gratitude.

Scratch Art for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

On Martin Luther King Day, help your third grader create an original "scratch art" card to thank a person who has made a difference in his life.

Martin Luther King Stamp

Help your fourth grader design a first class postage stamp for a hero who stood up for the dignity of people from all walks of life.

Sew a Colorful Amish Potholder

Enhance fourth-grade measurement making skills and social studies learning with this stitching project.

Molasses Cookies

Mix up a batch of molasses cookies, and you'll have a delicious chance to teach your child some math and social studies in the process!

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.

Newspaper Editing

Show your teens the connection between making history and writing it by having them write, illustrate, and edit a newspaper from the past.

Bake Colonial Pumpkin Pie

Take a stab at 18th century American cooking with your kids by following this tasty recipe from the first colonial cookbook.

History in the Kitchen: Civil War Cornbread

Give your child a taste of life in Civil War era America by mixing up a batch of old-fashioned cornbread, adapted from a 19th century recipe.

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!

Tin Can Lantern

Help your child comprehend the past by using hands-on activities like this homemade lantern project.

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!

Road to Independence

Help middle schoolers use maps, math, and history for some Fourth of July fun.

Cross the River, Patriot!

This Fourth of July, play a fun history-inspired math and logic puzzle game for your kids to play!

What is Liberty?

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

Signing the Declaration of Independence

The Declaration of Independence set forth inspiring ideals of liberty. If your kid had the chance today, would she sign the Declaration?

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