Explore Life in 1776
Step back in time and explore the world of 1776. The features below offer a fascinating journey into the daily lives, culture, and events that shaped this era. Uncover the rich tapestry of life in 1776 and gain a deeper understanding of the foundations of our modern world.
In partnership with the National Council for History Education, we are also pleased to provide lesson plans for educators that can be used alongside each module. See below for more details.
TRANSPORT
Social Hierarchy & Occupations
CITY LIFE
DAILY DIET
VOTING
Education
Commerce
Communication
Religion
All module bibliographies and media credits can be found here.
Lesson Plans for Educators
In collaboration with the National Council for History Education, we are pleased to provide lesson plans designed for 6th–12th grade educators to use, adapt, and build upon in their classrooms. While curated for secondary students, many of the activities can also be scaffolded or modified for younger grades, allowing teachers to tailor the content to their students learning needs.
The curriculum is created to engage students during the commemoration of this important milestone as they explore our nation’s history and progress. Each lesson plan aligns with a corresponding module and offers a variety of activities and exercises that bring history to life and encourage students to imagine the next 250 years of America.
To access the lesson plans, begin by selecting one of the modules above, where the corresponding lesson plan can be freely downloaded.
If you use our lesson plans, we’d love to hear how they worked in your classroom! Contact us here.
