1. To analyze the historical and cultural influences that shaped the symbolic meaning of the Liberty Bell; 2. To critically evaluate the reliability of particular sources as a way of determining historical accuracy; 3. To determine from the historical record how popular ideas about the past are shaped and changed by current events; 4. To research the way patriotic symbols are used in their own communities as well as the nation.
Recommended level: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
1. The Liberty Bell's Origins and Early History
2. Women Reformers and the Liberty Bell as a Symbol of Change