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- 8th
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Students examine the experiences blacks were having in Massachusetts before and after the American Revolution. They also discover that many blacks migrated to Canada in search of a better life. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students use the resources of the Library of Congress's Printed Ephemera Collection to experience the news as the colonists heard it. Broadsides address many aspects of the American Revolution, providing a wide range of suitable classroom topics. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students explore the causes and important events of the American Revolution. They use a Powerpoint slide show to show what they have learned about the American Revolution. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students become familiar with the American Revolution while they enjoy reading an historical novel. This lesson help students picture the difficulties people had in deciding whether or not to support the American Revolution. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students explore the causes of the American Revolution. They identify the conflicts between the colonists and England and the people that were influential during this period. They create a PowerPoint presentation and perform a skit. Full Review »
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- 7th - 9th
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Students view a PowerPoint presentation created by the teacher over a two week period about American Revolution and its causes and effects. They answer study guide questions, and participate in small and whole group discussions, worksheets, etc. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students analyze the different roles assumed by various Native American tribes during the American Revolution. They examine the issues involved for Native Americans in choosing the British or the American side of the conflict, such as maintaining trade or preserving homelands. They complete several online activity worksheets after reading some of the information about the Indian's involvment in the American Revolution. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine several letters to the editor from both a local newspaper and national newspapers. After reviewing current letters, they write a letter to the editor of an 18th-century newspaper expressing their opinion about the American Revolution. Letters are exchanged with classmates for peer review before turning in a final draft. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students discover the United States began to recognize the wounded as deserving of commendation toward the end of the American Revolution. They research the Purple Heart on two specific websites then design their own awards for other forms of meritorious military service. Awards are named and include a detailed medal design as well as criterion for receiving the award. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students analyze the American Revolution as a political turning point in the 18th century. They discuss the causes, effects, significant ideas and impact of the American Revolution and the general causes of the Revolution and policies related to it. Full Review »