Colonial Williamsburg’s Gift to the Nation Electronic Field Trip “Founders or Traitors”

Colonial Williamsburg’s Gift to the Nation provides teachers with unique resources to engage students in the study of citizenship and the values that shaped our nation. The Electronic Field Trip “Founders or Traitors” explores the later part of 1776, which were “the times that try men’s souls.” Join Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Edward Rutledge as they meet with British admiral Lord Howe, hoping to end the American rebellion peacefully. Meet the signers of the Declaration of Independence and discover the risks they took.

·         Available online 24/7 from May 1, 2013 to May 1, 2014

·         On-demand video streaming over the Web

·         Email John Adams

·         Interactive online games

·         Downloadable resources, such as the teacher guide and program script (PDF)

·         Comprehensive lesson plans

View the complete 2013-2014 Electronic Field Trip Schedule 

We hope you’ll take advantage of this opportunity to bring this exciting, relevant program into your school or home!

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