The American Revolution part 1
Explore history.
The American Revolution unit.
The early years of our nation were a turbulent (marked with excitement, conflict, and confusion) time, but our country began. We will explore the places, exents, and people who played a role in the formation of our nation.
As you complete these activities, keep an eye out for the important information you must remember for this unit. Put your best effort into learning and showing what you understand.
The American Revolution 1: Unit Overview
These are the required elements to this unit.
SS4G1b - Locate major man-made features of the United States: New York, NY; Boston, MA; Philadelphia, PA; Washington, D.C.; Gettysburg, PA; and the Erie Canal.
SS4G2d - Explain how each force (American and British) attempted to use the physical geography of each battle site to its benefit.
SS4H - Explain the causes, events, and results of American Revolution.
SS4CG1a - Describe the meaning of the natural rights as found in the Declaration of Independence.
SS4CG5 - Name the positive character traits of key historical figures and government leaders (honesty, patriotism, courage, trustworthiness).
SS4E1 - Describe how trade promotes economic activity.
Mini-lessons will be covered in class each day by Mr. Brazile.You need to know the answers to these questions.
1. What are the main causes of the American Revolution?
2. What events of the American Revolution had great impact?
3. What were the results of the American Revolution?
4. What is the meaning of natural rights as found in the Declaration of Independence?
5. What are the positive character traits of key figures during the American Revolution?
6. How does trade promote economic activity
7. How did American and British forces use physical geography to their benefit during the American Revolution?
8. Where is Boston, MA found?
9. Where is Philadelphia, PA found?
Use these resources to discover information for your unit.
The American Revolution on History.com
American Revolution videos on History.com
The American Revolution on USHistory.org
Liberty! The American Revolution on PBS
The American Revolution part 1: Activities
Make vocabulary flashcards (on flashcards or Quizlet) for the following terms:
- Ally
- Boycott
- Congress
- Constitution
- Declaration
- Free Market Economy
- Legislature
- Liberty
- Loyalist
- Militia
- Minutemen
- Patriot
- Petition
- Proclamation
- Ratify
- Rebellion
- Traitor
- Treason
Create a presentation using any method you want (Prezi, Adobe Spark, DesignPad, website, etc.) to show what you know about all of the following events. Make sure you include all of the important information (Who is involved? What happened? When did it happen? Where did it happen? Why did it happen? How did it affect the world?).
Events
- Battle of Bunker Hill
- Battles of Lexington and Concord
- Battle of Saratoga
- Battle of Yorktown
- Boston Massacre
- Boston Tea Party
- Stamp Act
Create a presentation using any method you want (Prezi, Adobe Spark, DesignPad, website, etc.) to show what you know about all of the following events. Make sure you include all of the important information (Who is involved? What happened? When did it happen? Where did it happen? Why did it happen? How did it affect the world?).
People
- Samuel Adams
- Benedict Arnold
- Daughters of Liberty
- Benjamin Franklin
- Patrick Henry
- King George III
- Thomas Jefferson
- James Madison
- Paul Revere
- Sons of Liberty
- George Washington
Unit Test: December 11, 2014
Type: Graphic organizer
Watch the following videos, check out the website, and complete the graphic organizer.
Unit Test: December 11, 2014
Type: Create a "Fact Page" for the people listed below.
- George Washington Carver
Thomas Edison
- Alexander Graham Bell
- Samuel Morse
- Theodore Roosevelt
- The Wright Brothers
Unit Test: December 11, 2014
Type: Cause/Effect sheet
Complete the Cause/Effect sheet.
Unit Test: December 11, 2014
Type: Graphs and maps
Complete the following graphs and maps:
Unit Test: December 11, 2014
Type: Create a paper for the informtation listed below.
How Did Immigration Affect The United States (Both Positively And Negatively)?
Students will write a paper including information found through research to support their arguments for why immigration had a positive effect on the United States, as well as how it had a negative effect.
Skill: Quotes from texts as citations, immigration paper about positive and negative effects of settlement patterns.
Standards:
SS5H3 5RI1 5RI2 5RI3
5RI10 5W1 5W2 5W3
5W4 5W6 5W7 5W8
5W9 5W10 5SL4 5SL5
Unit Test: December 11, 2014
Type: Projects
At home, you may choose to make as many of the following as you would like, to take the place of your lowest grades in Social Studies:
- Make a diorama of a sod house using natural materials. Use research to see what sod houses were made out of and make a replica using the same materials. Include a short article explaining how sod houses were made and why such materials were used.
- Make a diorama of the making of the transcontinental railroad. Include an article explaining why the transcontinental railroad was important, who built it, and the reasons why it was such a difficult undertaking.
- Make a diorama of the Great Western Cattle Trail or the Chisholm Trail. Include an article explaining why cattle drives took place, what life was like on a cattle drive, and what hardships were faced.
- Make a diorama of the Wright brother’s first flight. Include an article explaining why this was an important event, how did it impact the world, give specifics of what happened that day, and include an accurate model of their first plane.
- Make a diorama of the building of the Panama Canal. Include an article explaining when it was completed, how long it took to build, who built it, what obstacles were faced, what hardships did the laborers encounter, where is it located (include a map), and include how it works.
