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    Fort McHenry

    National Monument and Historic Shrine Maryland

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  • Habeas Corpus in Crisis Times

    Habeas Corpus in Crisis Times

    Students will explore original source materials illuminating the suspension of the writ of habeas corpus during the Civil War. Students will examine Lincoln’s suspension of the writ of habeas corpus and the non-judicial detention of Southern sympathizers during the Civil War.

    Type:
    Lesson Plans
    Grade level:
    Ninth Grade-Twelfth Grade
    Subjects:
    Civil War, Constitutional Law
    National/State Standards:
    U. S. History, Government, Informal Writing

  • What was Francis Scott Key writing about?

    What was Francis Scott Key writing about?

    This lesson should be taught after the introduction to the attack on Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. Students should have been introduced to some of the history behind the writing of “The Star-Spangled Banner”. The students will use this lesson to dissect the lyrics to “The Star- Spangled Banner” and gain a better understanding of the song. They will also discuss the song’s relevance to the country’s present state of the union and discuss whether the lyrics are still applicable today.

    Type:
    Lesson Plans
    Grade level:
    Fourth Grade-Fifth Grade
    Subjects:
    War of 1812
    National/State Standards:
    Describe Maryland’s role in the war of 1812, periodically summarize or paraphrase important ideas while reading, determine and explain the author’s purpose and construct a sound historical interpretation

  • The War of 1812 - Baltimore's Role

    The War of 1812 - Baltimore's Role

    Students will read primary and secondary source documents to identify the actions of the citizens in the defense of Baltimore during the War of 1812.

    Type:
    Lesson Plans
    Grade level:
    Fourth Grade
    Subjects:
    War of 1812
    National/State Standards:
    Explain the political, cultural, economic and social changes in Maryland during the early 1800’s. Describe Maryland’s role in the War of 1812.

  • Fort McHenry as a Prison: A Soldier's Life

    Fort McHenry as a Prison: A Soldier's Life

    Soldier's writings will reveal the activities and living conditions at Fort McHenry during the Civil War.

    Type:
    Lesson Plans
    Grade level:
    Ninth Grade-Twelfth Grade
    Subjects:
    Civil War
    National/State Standards:
    American History, Social Studies

  • Defense of Our Nation: Maryland's Role in the War of 1812

    Defense of Our Nation: Maryland's Role in the War of 1812

    The teacher's resource guide serves as a single-source text and reference for conducting classroom history lessons on the War of 1812 and the role Marylanders played in the conflict. Information presented in the guide will help make teaching this important history easy and accessible. The guide includes information on the major players of the war, major battles, direct quotes from eyewitnesses, and links to other resources.

    Type:
    Curriculum Units
    Grade level:
    Fourth Grade-Eighth Grade
    Subjects:
    War of 1812
    National/State Standards:
    American History, Social Studies, Government, Civics

  • “The Rockets’ Red Glare”: Francis Scott Key and the Bombardment of Fort McHenry

    “The Rockets’ Red Glare”: Francis Scott Key and the Bombardment of Fort McHenry

    Few people remember the War of 1812 today, but the poem it inspired, almost immediately set to music as “The Star Spangled Banner,” has become the national anthem of the United States and a potent source of inspiration and community for Americans in times of crisis.

    Type:
    Curriculum Units
    Grade level:
    Fourth Grade-Eighth Grade
    Subjects:
    War of 1812
    National/State Standards:
    American History, Social Studies, Government, Civics

  • Grade 8 Lessons

    Grade 8 Lessons

    These eleven lesson plans study the attack on Baltimore and Fort McHenry during the War of 1812.

    Type:
    Curriculum Units
    Grade level:
    Eighth Grade
    Subjects:
    War of 1812
    National/State Standards:
    Geography, History and Social Studies Skills

  • Grade 4 Lessons

    Grade 4 Lessons

    These lessons cover the many details of the attack on Fort McHenry - the defenders, the Garrison Flag, Francis Scott Key and the fort.

    Type:
    Curriculum Units
    Grade level:
    Fourth Grade
    Subjects:
    War of 1812
    National/State Standards:
    Geography, History, Social Studies Skills

  • Long May It Wave

    Long May It Wave

    Download National Curriculum for Grades 4 Through 8: Long May It Wave: The War of 1812 & Fort McHenry. To support teachers in Maryland and across the United States as they commemorate the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 in their classrooms, the Friends of Fort McHenry developed a national curriculum on the War of 1812 and Fort McHenry for grades 4 through 8.

    Type:
    Curriculum Units
    Grade level:
    Fourth Grade-Eighth Grade
    Subjects:
    War of 1812
    National/State Standards:
    Geography, History, Social Studies

Did You Know?

A view of the Hampton Mansion

Hampton National Historic Site is within 19 miles of Fort McHenry. Combine a visit to both parks for a great day in Baltimore. More...