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Activities
Activity
1
1. Major Events in the American
Revolution
2.
SS4H4 The
student will explain the causes, events, and results of the American
Revolution.
a. Trace the
events that shaped the revolutionary movement in America, including
the French and
Indian War, British Imperial Policy that led to the 1765
Stamp Act, the
slogan “no taxation without representation,” the activities of
the Sons of
Liberty, and the Boston Tea Party.
3. The
Road to Revolution
This is an interactive game that allows the
students to review what they have learned about the events of the
American Revolution.
4. Procedures
The
teacher will introduce the events of the American Revolution. The
teacher should present each of the six events listed on the website in
chronological order. The teacher could divide the class into six
small groups and allow them to search the website for more information
on the group's assigned event. Afterwards, the teacher could
allow the students to complete the game on the website as a practice
activity.
5. Product: Students will write and describe the major events of
the American Revolutionary War in chronological order.
Activity 2
![John Trumbull's famous painting is usually incorrectly identified as a depiction of the signing of the Declaration. What the painting actually depicts is the five-man drafting committee presenting their work to the Congress. Trumbull's painting can also be found on the back of the U.S. $2 bill. [1]](300px-Declaration_independence.jpg)
1. Declaration of Independence
2.
SS4H4 The student will explain the causes, events, and results of the
American
Revolution.
b. Explain the writing of the Declaration of
Independence; include who wrote it,
how it was written, why it was necessary, and how it
was a response to tyranny
and the abuse of power.
3. White House Kids
This website includes online quiz to review
the important information of the Declaration of Independence.
4. Procedures
The
teacher should discuss the writing
of the Declaration of
Independence, including who wrote it,how it was written, why it was
necessary, and how it
was a response to tyranny, and the abuse of power. The students
will use the website to review the facts of the Declaration of
Independence. The teacher could assess the student's knowledge
with the website, also.
5.
Product: The students will answer the web quiz with 80% accuracy.
Activity 3
1. People of the American Revolution
2.
SS4H4 The student will explain the causes, events, and results of the
American
Revolution.
d. Describe key individuals in the American
Revolution with emphasis on King
George III, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin,
Thomas Jefferson,
Benedict Arnold, Patrick Henry, and John Adams.
3. The
American Revolution for Kids
This website includes links to learn about the
events leading up to the war, the battles of the war, the causes and
effects of the war, and people of the American Revolution.
4. Procedures
The
teacher will discuss important people of the American Revolutionary
War. The teacher could either allow the students to work in pairs
or individually and use the website to choose a person from the
American Revolutionary War to write a short paragraph about. The
students or groups would then present their paragraphs to the
class. The students in the audience would make a note of the
importance of the person in the American Revolutionary War.
5. Product: Students will identify key people of the
American Revolutionary War and state their importance.
Software
Review
1.)
Title
of software program: Liberty's Kids
Published
by: The Learning Company
Explain
how the software can be used with this topic to enhance learning.
This program lets kids
journey back to the American Revolution. As reporters for the
Philadelphia Gazette, students interview soldiers, spies, loyalists,
statesmen and townsfolk, gathering facts about seven major historical
events like the Boston Tea Party and the writing of The Declaration of
Independence. In scavenger hunt fashion, kids collect missing objects
to get characters to answer Who, What, Where, Why and How questions.
All relevant information (representing various viewpoints on each
issue/event) is recorded in a notebook and later pieced together for
the front-page story. The history meets scavenger hunt format is
refreshing and entertaining. While children learn historical facts and
opinions, they get to explore the colorful scenes and meet all sorts of
interesting people. Each of the seven events contains its own set of
objects to find, people to interview and scenes to explore, and results
in a separate newspaper story.
Evaluate
the software. What problems can one anticipate when using this
program.
The only problem I would
anticipate when using this program is that the program is only intended
for ages 8-12.
2.)
Title
of software program: The American Revolution : Campaign 1776
Published
by: HPS
Simulations
Explain
how the software can be used with this topic to enhance learning.
The American Revolution is a tactical/operational level game covering
the major battles of the American Revolution from the first clashes at
Concord and Lexington to the Siege of Yorktown. The game combines a
detailed tactical game engine with a higher level campaign game so that
the player can fight individual battles, a campaign covering several
battles, or the entire Revolutionary War. Play Modes include play
against the computer (A/I mode), two-player hot-seat at the same
computer, two-player Play-By-Email (PBEM), and multi-player network
play (over the Internet, LAN, modem dialup, or direct cable
connections). Over 40 historical and what-if battles are included in
the game together with a full-feature scenario editor. The game also
includes 4 historical campaigns: Greene vs. Cornwallis, Washington vs.
Howe, and Gates vs. Burgoyne plus a small campaign covering the major
events of the full war. Includes Main Program, Scenario Editor,
Campaign Front-End, and Campaign Editor. The Campaign Editor allows the
player to construct their own campaign games. Supports both 2D and 3D
graphical views. In 3D view, units are shown in detail with uniforms
matching the historical situation. Complete on-line documentation help
files together with printable versions of the documentation files.
Evaluate
the software. What problems can one anticipate when using this
program.
This program would most likely be used in grades fourth and
fifth. The language in the program may be difficult for second
and third grade.
3.)
Title
of software program: Remembering the Revolutionary War
Published
by: A2Z
Explain
how the software can be used with this topic to enhance learning.
The
contents of this CD reveal how America won its independence through
blood, sweat and sacrifice over the course of the war. The
Revolutionary War gave the US a clean slate upon which to construct a
new society and a new government and nowhere is the story of her
struggles better told than on this fabulous CD. 144 reproductions of
original paintings and sketches, 20 detailed maps and several
fascinating first hand written accounts, including the American
Military History, contained in this CD give you a splendid overview of
the historic Revolutionary War. Arranged in a convenient chronological
order, the images and text are easy to access and provide an in-depth,
ring side view of what really happened during the war.
Evaluate
the software. What problems can one anticipate when using this
program.
Most of this program requires the students to read. Though the
program includes many paintings and sketches, relectant readers may not
enjoy the software.
4.)
Title
of software program: Benjamin Franklin Adventure
Published
by: Pharos
Games
Explain
how the software can be used with this topic to enhance learning.
When
Ally falls asleep in history class, she travels through time to meet
none other than the venerable Ben Franklin. Ben has devised a card game
for Ally, based on his 13 virtues. You see the characters through the
eyes of Ally in beautiful 3D computer generated images. The historic
characters speak to you and ask questions. Your choices and knowledge
of the time period of Ben Franklin will earn virtue points. The game
may be played again and again, as you try to increase the point value
on individual levels. The game is entertaining as well as educational,
for ages from 10 to adult.
Evaluate
the software. What problems can one anticipate when using this
program.
The only problem with this software is that it is for ages 10 and
up. With assistance from the teacher, younger students could
navigate through the program.
5.)
Title
of software program: Founders of America
Published
by: COREPlus
Explain
how the software can be used with this topic to enhance learning.
COREPlus
is an exciting collection of FREE educational software programs that
makes it easy to learn all about history, geography, science, fine art,
and more. Learn the important founders who helped win our nation's
independence. John Adams, Patrick Henry, James Madison, and others.
Evaluate
the software. What problems can one anticipate when using this
program.
Though
the information is important, this software doesn't seem to be as
colorful and kid-friendly.
Websites
1.)
The Road to Revolution
This is an interactive game that allows the students to review what
they have learned about the events of the American Revolution.
2.)
From
Revolution to Reconstruction
Outlines the following events of the American Revolution: New Colonial
System -- Stamp Act -- Taxation Without Representation - Townshend
Acts-- Samuel Adams -- Boston "Tea Party" -- The Coercive Acts -The
Revolution Begins -- Common Sense and Independence -- Defeats and
Victories- Franco-American Alliance -- The British Move South --
Victory and Independence Loyalists During the American Revolution.
3.)
The
American Revolution for Kids
This website includes links to learn about the events leading up to the
war, the battles of the war, the causes and effects of the war, and
people of the American Revolution.
4.)
Congress
for Kids
This website summarizes the development and the importance of the
Declaration of Independence. Also allows students to learn about
the branches of the United States government.
5.)
White House
Kids
This website includes online quiz to review the important information
of the Declaration of Independence.
![John Trumbull's famous painting is usually incorrectly identified as a depiction of the signing of the Declaration. What the painting actually depicts is the five-man drafting committee presenting their work to the Congress. Trumbull's painting can also be found on the back of the U.S. $2 bill. [1]](/wiki/Image:Declaration_independence.jpg)