Road to Revolution
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Unit 2 Road to Revolution |
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Teacher Notes/Fifth Grade Home
| Essential Questions | Teacher Resources | Student Resources |
| MSDE 5.C.1 Analyze the causes of the American Revolution | ||
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How did the relationship between Great Britain and the American colonists change as a result of the French and Indian War? "I Can" Statements I can explain the consequences of the French and Indian War. I can explain the overhaul of English imperial policy following the Treaty of Paris in 1763. I can indentify and sequence key events between the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. |
 French and Indian War Explore the time between 1689 and 1763
when Britain and France went to war against each other by watching
this Discovery Education video!
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Pontiac's RebellionThis lesson lets students explore the role of
Native American politics and warfare in the events of colonial
America. |
Map Analysis and
Story Narrative After analyzing several maps, explain what
caused the changes and write the narrative of the French and Indian
War.
Join or Die Cartoon Analyze the cartoon and determine whether
Franklin was for or against the war. Then write the newspaper
article that would have been with the orginial picture.
Postcard Back East Write
a postcard to a friend back east of the Appalachian Mountains tell
them you have to move back home because of the Proclamation Line of
1763. Are you happy about the move or does it make you mad?
Pick a side! |
| MSDE 5.C.1 Analyze the causes of the American Revolution | ||
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economic, and ideological factors influence the start of the
American Revolution? "I Can" Statements I can analyze the causes of the American Revolution. I can analyze the political, economic, and ideological origins of the American Revolution. |
Liberty's
Kids: The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere Ride with Paul Revere and
William Dawes as they spread the word that "the British are coming!”
A fictional narrative supports this PBS historical cartoon.
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Hey King! Get Off Our Backs! (iCivics Lesson) Students
learn how the American colonists grew used to governing themselves
and became increasingly unhappy with British policies toward the
colonies.
Choose Your Own Adventure Notebook Activity Use this as a whole
group lesson to help students identify the causes of the American
Revolution.
Common Sense! Have students view segments of this Liberty Kids
episode on Thomas Paine’s Common Sense. Then, using scenes from the
clip, lead students in a discussion about what ideological
means. (YouTube video - 10 minutes 50 seconds)
Thomas Paine and Persuasive Writing Use this Colonial
Williamsburg lesson to integrate persuasive writing into your
American Revolution discussion. |
School House Rocks "No More Kings!"
(TeacherTube Video: Ask your teacher for a
username and password) While watching, keep
notes on the events that led to the American Revolution.
The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere Read the famous poem called
"Paul Revere's Ride", written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
Learn more about Paul Revere by scrolling down the page! The Patriot Spy! Sneak past enemy soldiers to deliver a letter to Paul Revere! Listen to the Sounds of Battle The piercing fife, the thundering drum: both can be heard over the din of battle, making them a crucial means of communication for commands like parley, cease fire, and retreat. How does this combination work? (About 23 mintues). |
| MSDE 5.C.1 Analyze the causes of the American Revolution | ||
| Why did not all
colonists support the call for Revolution? "I Can" Statements I can identify the viewpoints of Patriots and Loyalists regarding British colonial policy. I can explain the viewpoints of Patriots and Loyalists and how it resulted in war. |
Loyalists vs. Patriots! Use this lesson to help your
students identify the viewpoints of the Patriots and Loyalists.Loyalists Vs. Patriots DBQ This lesson should be used with
advanced readers. Students will analyze historical documents
and respond to questions, eventually writing an essay using the
documents and their responses.
Research
Simulation TGM This Smart Activity has the 3 documents
needed to complete the TGM. Students can answer directly on
the screen and can also use Smart Response. |
Patriot, Loyalist, or Neutral? You Decide! Analyze the
conditions of individuals and identify them as patriot, loyalist, or
neutral. You decide which individual would make the best spy
for the British!
What Would You Do?
Watch this video about Patriots and Loyalists. Decide what you would have done if you lived during the Revolutionary Era! Use Draw it, Web it, Write it to organize your thoughts. Perspectives: Patriot or Loyalists Webquest Students can complete this webquest analyzing both sides of the war and eventually come to a decision. |
| MSDE 1.A.2 Analyze the historic events, documents, and practices that are the foundations of our political systems | ||
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How and why did the
colonists react to increased taxes and control by parliament? Why did the American Revolution begin? "I Can" Statements I can explain how and why the colonists reacted to increased taxes and control by parliament. |
Liberty's Kids: The Intolerable Acts
Join Liberty's kids in this animated
series as they participate in events surrounding the Intolerable
Acts.
Note: Login to Discovery Education before selecting the link. Events
Leading Up to the American Revolution
DE Board. Have students analyze how the events leading up to the
revolution contributed to the start of the Revolution by completing
the
Stop and Think
DI Strategy.
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The Boston Massacre-Who
Started the Fight? This lesson
focuses on the Boston Massacre, allowing students to read through
primary source documents that helped to shape the foundations of our
political systems. Arts Integration: A Reflection on the Boston Massacre. This activity displays an artist's rendition of the Boston Massacre. Students will reflect on any emotions that the painting brings up. They are also asking themselves if this is an accurate portrayal of the Boston Massacre. What may be accurate and what may be misleading? Did the artist intentionally make the painting like this to send a message or is this his view of what really happened. *Sign up for a free account to docsteach.org. Then, make sure you're logged in to acces this activity. What Happened at the Battle of Lexington?
Use this Reading Like a
Historian Lesson to have
students analyze documents in order to analyze a cause of the
American Revolution. |
Historic British/American Documents Analyze this British exhibit of a series of images and descriptions of the events leading up to the American Revolution. Analyze the images and descriptions to determine the point of view.
Conflict at the Intersection: The American Revolution
Read through the sources and determine which category best describes
the point-of-view of the source.
(**Word Document)
Conflict at the Intersection: The American Revolution --- SmartBoard
Activity
This is the same activity as above, however students can complete this via the use of technology. The Road to the American Revolution. Test your knowledge of the American Revolution to see if you can navigate your way to independence! |
| MSDE 1.A.2 Analyze the historic events, documents, and practices that are the foundations of our political systems | ||
| Why was the
Declaration of Independence Written? "I Can" Statements I can explain the significance of the principles in the development of the Declaration of Independence. |
Declaration of Independence Discovery Education Use this video
clip to highlight the key elements of Jefferson's political views,
as outlined in the Declaration of Independence.
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Liberty's Kids United We Stand Have your students watch this episode of
Liberty's Kids and use what they heard and saw to make a list of the
main ideas about the Declaration of Independence.
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Declaration of Independence Lesson
Complete this Read Like A Historian lesson with your class to
explain the ideas in the Declaration of Independence. Students
end the lesson by rewriting the Declaration into their own words.Close Reading Questions
Answer key to student activity -- see new Smart Board activity. Declaration of Independence Webquest This is a research activity where students will create a political cartoon using iPads and a combination of the DoodleBuddy and ComicLife apps (*Note: be sure these apps are downloaded on your school's iPads before using this webquest). Rubrics are included. |
School House Rocks Watch this clip about the Declaration of Independence by School House Rocks! Morgan Freeman and the Declaration
This video tells the story of the Declaration with Morgan Freeman as
the narrator.Declaration of Independence This website has an online version of the Declaration of Independence for the above activity. Close Reading Questions - Declaration of Independence Show what you know about the Declaration of Independence by answering these close reading questions. Charles Carroll Article
Read the article "Maryland's First Citizen" about Charles Carroll
and the role he played in signing the Declaration of Independence.
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| Website/Activity | Content Standards/Technology Standards |
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French and Indian War
Join or Die Cartoon Map Analysis and Story Narrative "We the People" Historic British/American Documents What Happened at the Battle of Lexington? School House Rocks "No More Kings!" The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere Loyalists Vs. Patriots! Hey King! Get Off Our Backs! Liberty Kids Intolerable Acts Common Sense! Charles Carroll Article School House Rocks Liberty's Kids United We Stand The American Revolution: Rebellion and Preparing to Fight Morgan Freeman and the Declaration Declaration of Independence Discovery Education |
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.5.7 Draw on
information from multiple print or digital sources, demonstrating the
ability to locate an answer to a question quickly or to solve a problem
efficiently. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.5.6 Analyze multiple accounts of the same event or topic, noting important similarities and differences in the point of view they represent. |
| Technology Standard: 3.0-Technology for Learning and Collaboration: Students will use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration. | |
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Pontiac's Rebellion The Boston Massacre-Who Started the Fight? Conflict at the Intersection: The American Revolution Patriot, Loyalist, or Neutral? You Decide! |
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.5.4 Report on a topic or text or present an opinion, sequencing ideas logically and using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace. |
| Technology Standard: 3.0-Technology for Learning and Collaboration: Students will use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration. | |
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What Would You Do?
Loyalists Vs. Patriots DBQ Thomas Paine and Persuasive Writing Declaration of Independence Lesson Close Reading Questions Declaration of Independence Webquest |
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.5.9
Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis,
reflection, and research. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.5. Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support analysis, reflection, and research. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.5.1 Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. |
| Technology Standard: 3.0-Technology for Learning and Collaboration: Students will use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration. | |
| Technology Standard: 3.0-Technology for Learning and Collaboration: Students will use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration. | |
| Content Standard | |
| Technology Standard: 3.0-Technology for Learning and Collaboration: Students will use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration. | |
| Content Standard | |
| Technology Standard: 3.0-Technology for Learning and Collaboration: Students will use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration. |
Updated August 2016 /Social Studies Curriculum Guides 2014
AACPS Office of Instructional Technology
"Join or Die," The Constitutional Courant IRC, 2005 . Image. Discovery Education. Web. 16 July 2014. <http://www.aacps.discoveryeducation.com/>.