Fifth graders examine the strengths of the colonists and the British. In this American Revolution lesson, 5th graders participate in a tug-of-war game that requires them to consider the strengths of the colonists as well as the British...

Young scholars explore the Declaration of Independence. In this civics lesson, students read handouts regarding the document as well as the document itself. Young scholars respond to discussion questions regarding the handout. Students...

Young scholars analyze the impact of Tea Act in the colonies. In this colonial America activity, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the Tea Act, Samuel Adams's execution of the Boston Tea Party, and British...

Eleventh graders explore the origins of colonial objections to "taxation without representation".  In this American History lesson, 11th graders create a presentation on specific topics in relation to the Stamp Act.

Sixth graders complete activities about colonial history through an examination of art from the American Revolution period. In this history and art lesson, 6th graders define an iconic image, sing the song 'Yankee Doodle,' and analyze...

Students analyze the cause, results, and critical historic figures and events of the American Revolution. In this American Revolution lesson, students review Paul Revere's significance and the Battles of Lexington and Concord. Students...

Young scholars examine the causes of the American Revolution. In this colonial America instructional activity, students read handouts regarding the sequence of events that led to the commencement of the war. Young scholars complete the...

Young scholars interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this American Revolution lesson, students examine international involvement in the war as well as major events of the war.

For this American Revolution worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer with information regarding the support and opposition of the Stamp Act.

Students examine the role of British commodities in the Revolutionary War. In this American Revolution lesson, students discover the British commodities that colonists needed and investigate the success of the boycotting campaigns by...

Students examine the significance of Lake Champlain in the Revolutionary War. In this American Revolution lesson, students discuss how Lake Champlain was integral to the war, create war time lines, and identify the 13 original colonies.

Students compare the leadership skills of Washington and Bolivar. In this Latin American history instructional activity, students read biographical information about George Washington and Simon Bolivar. Students compare the men to better...

For this American Revolution worksheet, 5th graders fill in blanks to complete sentences about the Revolution using pictures with accompanying labels. 

Students examine the causes of the American Revolution. In this American Revolution lesson, students investigate a list of statements that reveal different perspectives on the causes of the war.

Students listen in on American historical events. In this colonial America lesson, students participate in an activity that requires them to watch video segments that feature Revolutionary War battles and the Constitutional Convention....

Learners study the Revolutionary War. In this colonial America lesson, students read Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes. Learners discuss chapter 1 as they respond to the provided discussion questions.

Learners explore the American Revolution. In this Revolutionary War lesson, students research Internet and print sources regarding the major battles of the war and make oral presentations regarding their findings.

Students consider the case for forming a new, independent nation. In this American Revolution lesson, students examine the people, places, and events that led to the outbreak of war in the colonies. Students compare colonial protests to...

Seventh graders identify a political cartoon and analyze a pre-Revolutionary War political cartoon. In this political cartoon activity, 7th graders discuss cartoons and the historical beginnings of American politics using a PowerPoint...

Students explore the foundations of America. In this early American history lesson plan, students watch Discovery video segments regarding the Boston Massacre, the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of...

Students create a magazine in Microsoft Publisher. In this magazine lesson plan, students create a magazine about the American Revolution using the publishing program.

Students explore revolutions throughout history. In this world history activity, students compare revolutions and wars as they watch "Revolution: The Call to Battle" and discuss their impressions. Students then research the Seven Years’...

Students explore cause and effect. In this early American government instructional activity, students research the series of events that led to the revolution, confederation, and constitution. Students use cause and...

Fifth graders read documents to address why colonists were upset about the Stamp Act. In this sourcing and contextualization lesson, 5th graders read a variety of documents from the American Revolution and predict the author's...