Ben Franklin reading
The following pre-visit and post-visit activities are available free for your use. Please also see our Other Resource webpage for websites and other useful resources.
The Liberty Bell: A Symbol for
"We the People"
Lesson plans
How does an ordinary bell become an international symbol for liberty and freedom?
These lesson plans include materials for grades K-12. The lesson plans can be used individually or as a series of lessons about this international symbol of liberty.
Daily Life in 18th Century Philadelphia
Lesson plans
These lesson plans lead you and your students through an exploration of the lives of Philadelphia's 18th century citizens. Your students will examine objects, primary source documents, and maps in order to learn about life in the past. Through a series of activities they learn how different our lives are from those of 18th century Philadelphians.
Archeology: History Found in Pieces
Lesson plans
Your students take on the role of archeologists and piece together the stories of the buried past. These lesson plans help your students to learn about the science of archeology as well as about the people who lived of Philadelphia's past.
Benjamin Franklin
Lesson plans
Students explore Franklin's life and work using quotes, timelines, music, match and Franklin's inventions.
Quest for Freedom: Slavery and the Underground Railroad in Philadelphia
Lesson Plan
These lesson plans focus upon the people, routes, and history of the Underground Railroad.
Hedgehog Herald
Grab your pens and unleash your imagination for the Hedgehog Herald adventure!
Independence Hall: A World Heritage Site
Lesson Plan
This lesson is based on the World Heritage List Nomination "Independence Hall," the National Register of Historic Places registration file "Independence National Historical Park," and other materials on Independence Hall and the founding of the United States of America. This lesson is one in a series that brings the important stories of historic places into classrooms across the country.
We hope you and your students find enjoyment and enrichment during your visit to Independence National Historical Park. If you want to reserve a guided program or have questions about our education program, please contact the Independence Park Institute at (215) 597-2760 or INDE_Education_Comments@nps.gov email
