Lesson Planet
Search educational resources
  • Sign In Try It Free
  • AI Teacher Tools
    • Discover Resources Search reviewed educational resources by keyword, subject, grade, type, and more
    • Curriculum Manager (My Content) Manage saved and uploaded resources and folders To Access the Curriculum Manager Sign In or Join Now
    • Browse Resource Directory Browse educational resources by subject and topic
    • Curriculum Calendar Explore curriculum resources by date
    • Lesson Planning Articles Timely and inspiring teaching ideas that you can apply in your classroom
    • Our Story
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Testimonials
    • Contact Us
  • Pricing
  • School Access
    • Your school or district can sign up for Lesson Planet — with no cost to teachers
      Learn More
  • Sign In
  • Try It Free

Hi, what do you want to do?

Create a lesson plan
Create a lesson plan
Generate resources with 80+ AI teacher tools
Generate resources with 80+ AI teacher tools
Search 200,000 instructional videos
Search 200,000 instructional videos
Find a teaching resource
Find a teaching resource
The American Revolution and Its Heroes Unit PlanThe American Revolution and Its Heroes Unit Plan
Publisher
Curated OER
Curator Rating
Educator Rating
Not yet Rated
Unit Plan

The American Revolution and Its Heroes

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

Students, through a variety of activities, discover historical aspects of the American Revolution. They make maps and create timelines to track significant events. They create a book about the American Revolution and re-enact Paul Revere's ride.

37 Views 26 Downloads
Concepts

the boston tea party, colonial america, causes of the american revolution, paul revere, the american revolution

Additional Tags

american revolution, boston tea party, paul revere, social studies
Show More Show Less

Resource Details

Grade
1st
Subjects
Social Studies & History
2 more...
Resource Type
Unit Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
14 days
Instructional Strategy
Simulation
Year
2002
Usage Permissions
Fine Print

See similar resources:

Unit Plan

A New Nation American Independence Tell It Again!™ Read-Aloud Anthology

Core Knowledge Foundation
Sixteen lessons make up a read-aloud anthology centered around America's journey toward independence. Scholars hear texts about the Boston Tea Party, Betsy Ross, the Found Fathers, the Liberty Bell, and more! Pupils discuss their...
672 hrs 1st English Language Arts
CCSS: Designed
Lesson Plan

Paul Revere's Ride

Curated OER
Students explore the political situation in Boston in 1775, using Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem, "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere" to introduce the beginning of the American Revolution.
K - 2nd Social Studies & History
Lesson Plan

The Plains Native Americans

Curated OER
Students read The Buffalo Woman by Paul Goble and explore several aspects of Plains Indians cultures. They view historical photos of items from Plains cultures, reference maps and complete worksheets in small groups.
1st - 2nd Social Studies & History
Instructional Video

Patriots' Day | All About the Holidays

PBS
Celebrated the third Monday in April, Patriots' Day honors those who battled the British at Lexington and Concord. A short video provides an overview of events that led to the beginning of the American Revolutionary War.
2 mins K - 5th Social Studies & History
Lesson Plan

Majestic Murals

Curated OER
Albert Bierstadt is a highly celebrated artist who was able to capture the beauty of the American landscape. The class will first learn how Bierstadt explored America during the 1800s and painted the majestic countryside. Then, they will...
K - 5th Visual & Performing Arts
Lesson Plan

Learning Activities: Paul Bunyan and His Blue Ox

Other
Several suggested activities for engaging small children in the American folk tale of Paul Bunyan. The lesson plan and story include discussion, an online jigsaw puzzle, and coloring pages.
Pre-K - 1st Social Studies & History
Lesson Plan

American Civilization

Curated OER
First graders research and examine various events during the American Revolution. They locate the thirteen colonies on a map, create Boston Tea Party boats, and construct Paul Revere paper lanterns.
1st Social Studies & History
Lesson Plan

Native American Indian Musical Instruments

Curated OER
Students listen and react to recordings of Native American Instruments with each student completing a corresponding Reaction Worksheet after listening to the recordings.
K - 5th Social Studies & History
Lesson Plan

Patriot Women

Curated OER
Students explore the significance of women's roles in the American Revolution through reading selections and brainstorming.
K - 12th Social Studies & History
Lesson Plan

U.S. Geography: The West

Curated OER
Students explore the national parks of the American West. In this geography skills lesson, students watch "U.S. Geography: The West," and examine print and Internet sources about the national parks found there. Students feature their...
K - 5th Social Studies & History
Try It Free
© 1999-2026 Learning Explorer, Inc.
Teacher Lesson Plans, Worksheets and Resources

Sign up for the Lesson Planet Monthly Newsletter

Open Educational Resources (OER)

  • Health
  • Language Arts
  • Languages
  • Math
  • Physical Education
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Special Education
  • Visual and Performing Arts
View All Lesson Plans

Discover Resources

  • Our Review Process
  • How it Works
  • How to Search
  • Create a Collection

Manage Curriculum

  • Edit a Collection
  • Assign to Students
  • Manage My Content
Contact Us Site Map Privacy Policy Terms of Use