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Investigate events leading to American Revolutionary War era from perspectives of Britain and the American colonists. Research causes, effects, events and people involved in the conflict. Then create a class newspapers that offer views and perspectives of the war.
Fifth graders describe three similarities and three differences between the American Revolutionary War and the American Civil War. They play a game comparing the two wars.
Students investigate the American Revolutionary War era from the perspective of Britain and the American colonists by researching causes, effects, events and people. They compare the views of the Colonists, and the British and recognize the elements of persuasive, narrative, descriptive and expository writing, and students write using each style.
Fifth graders read Chapter 12 in their social studies book, as well as trade books, and encyclopedias. They identify major events that took place during the American Revolutionary War. Students create a song (groups of 4-5 people) using the events, a familiar musical tune, and motions.
Students research a famous man or woman of the American Revolutionary War. They listen to the story on tape "Guns For General Washington," conduct Internet research, and create a written report, poster, and first person oral report.
Fourth graders research the important people of the American Revolutionary War. In this social studies/US history lesson plan, 4th graders discover the important people in the American Revolutionary War by researching them and viewing a slideshow. Additionally, students are broken into small groups to research their assigned person and create a class book on famous Americans during the American Revolutionary War.
e purpose of this unit is for students to understand the American Revolutionary War and evaluate different perspectives relative to causes and effects of the war. The concept of perspective is examined in the concept of decision making.
Students explore the role of the colonial militia n the American Revolutionary War. Using traditional and internet resources, students, complete a research worksheet designed to provide information about the militia. Worksheet is provided.
Student groups research the Web to find events pertaining to the American Revolution and create a time line of these events.
Fifth graders research an event from the American Revolutionary War after completing a unit of study on the topic. They word process their research and demonstrate how to insert a picture into the document.