Unit 3: Lesson Plans




 

American Revolution

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Activities based on events leading up to the American Revolution.

Assignment: Read p. 108-112 (A.H. book) up to "Making Connections"

Discussion on causes and effects related to the Am. Revolution.

Assignment: Read p. 115-117 (A.H. book), and read the Lexington and Concord Handout. Outline the Battles of Lexington and Concord using Battle Synopsis papers. Create a chart of Disadvantages faced by both sides in the Revolution.

Discussion on disadvantages faced by each side in war, conditions in the colonies and battles themselves.

Assignment: Create a propaganda poster that promotes or discourages joining the rebellion against English rule. Read pages 117-121 (A.H.)

Discussion of the significance of the Battles of Trenton and Saratoga.

Assignment: Complete Revolution Map

Discussion and activities based on the end of the War.

Assignment: Read p. 128-133 (A.H. book) and complete the Guided Reading and Review Handout on that section.

Discussion and activities based on creating a new government.

Assignment: Read p. 136-147 and 159-whiskey rebellion (A.H.book). Create a Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting the Shay and Whiskey Rebellions.

Discussion and activities based on creating a constitution for the new country.

Assignment: Read p. 156-160 and p. 170-Louisiana Purchase (A.H. book) Fill out Jefferson-Hamilton Handout

Discussion on Louisiana Purchase and beginnings of Political Parties. Portfolio Presentations. Test Review.

Assignment: Study for Test. Fill out study guide for bonus points.

American Revolution Test

Assignment: Read p. 478-484 (W.H. book). Complete Guided Reading and Review Handout for that section. Read "A Tale of Two Cities" Handout and answer questions.