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Timeline of the American Revolution

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Eighth graders cut out and place the labels/events on the timeline where they think they ought to go on an American Revolution timeline. .

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the american revolution

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american revolution, social studies
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Grade
8th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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