French and Indian War Lesson Plans

Fourth graders write an informative letter to their chosen side of the French and Indian War. This lesson should help students understand the importance and the effects of the French and Indian War - which is a somewhat "forgotten war" in our nation's history. A well-devised rubric to score student's writing is embedded at the end of the lesson.

Eleventh graders examine why major tribes were involved in the French and Indian War. They write a short paragraph about the causes and answer an essay question based on text and Internet research, citing sources. They research text and internet sources and give an oral presentation or written presentation.

Fifth graders create a map of the battles that occurred during The French and Indian War. In this history lesson plan, 5th graders read about the war in their text books, then divide into groups to create a detailed map of a famous battle in the war. A good, high-interest lesson.

Students research the French and Indian War. In this world history lesson, students research suggested websites on the French and Indian War. Students construct a timeline of important events in paragraph form.

Eighth graders examine the French and Indian war and the many events that led up to it. They read a section of their history textbook and write four questions and the answers to the questions. Students then trade questions with another classmate and answer their questions.

Sixth graders explore the French and Indian War.  In this American History lesson, 6th graders recreate an event prior to the war.  Students write a descriptive story about how he or she would alter the course of History for the better. 

Students examine the French and Indian War. In this French and Indian War lesson, students research the significance of Fort Pitt, Pickawillany, and Fort Necessity in the war. Students then compose letters that may have been written during the war.

Students listen to an account of Washington in the Ohio Valley. In this Colonial America activity, students read primary source letters about conflicts between the French and British. Students research events and create a timeline with pictures, analyzing their effects on the Revolutionary War.

Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this French and Indian lesson, students select topics from the time era that they are interested in researching. Students follow the provided directives to conduct research and write research papers on their topics.

Students examine war through the lens of a journalist. In this French and Indian instructional activity, students complete a classroom activity that requires them to read about Braddock's march to Fort Duquesne and write newspaper articles regarding the details they discover.