Lesson Plan
PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of Us: Revolution: Valley Forge [Pdf]

For Teachers 6th - 8th
A lesson plan from the producers of the 16-episode PBS series "Freedom: A History of US" that examines the conditions under which George Washington's troops lived and trained at Valley Forge. It also tells the story of Peter Francisco,...
Primary
The History Place

The History Place: The Declaration of Independence

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The History Place provides both relevant pictures and the full text of the Declaration of Independence. An audio version is also available. Click on "American Revolution Main Index Page" for information on the war itself.
eBook
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Robert Morris

For Students 9th - 10th
A good biography of Robert Morris who, besides being involved in the American Revolution, also served as a delegate from Pennsylvania to the Constitutional Convention.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Blue Jackets of '76 by Frank Dobbins

For Students 3rd - 8th
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's nonfiction book Blue-Jackets of '76 by Frank Dobbins (1888). It is a history of the naval battles of the American revolution and a narrative of the war with Tripoli.
Article
Other

Wall Builders: A Black Patriot: Wentworth Cheswell (1746 1817)

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of Light Horse Volunteer, Wentworth Cheswell, who was a black patriot during the American Revolution. Cheswell played several roles including archaeologist and is thought to be the first black elected to a public office.
Unit Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic: Our America: The Revolutionary War

For Students 3rd - 5th
A summary of the events of the American Revolution. Includes diary entries written by a patriot in Boston and a girl stationed at Valley Forge in 1777. Students can also do arts and crafts activities, write a journal entry, and design...
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: "Twenty Questions" History Virtual Fieldtrip

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
During this lesson, students engage in a virtual game of "Twenty Questions" with another class. They will utilize textbooks, trade books, the Alabama Virtual Library, and other Internet sites for reference. Each team (class) will be...
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Revolutionary War, Research, and Technology

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
During this social studies lesson plan, students conduct research on specified topics related to the Revolutionary War. The lesson plan should be used at the culmination of a unit of study on the American Revolution. Students will use...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1754 1800: Quiz 1

For Students 9th - 10th
A quick, five-question quiz over events surrounding the beginning of the American Revolution.
Activity
PBS

Pbs: Free Black Revolutionary Patriots

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes free African Americans who fought in the American Revolution. Also find related text: "Colin Powell on blacks fighting during the Revolutionary War," and a Teacher's Guide.
Activity
Other

Colorado College: African Americans in Early American Military History

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes African American's military role in American Revolution.
Primary
The History Place

The History Place: The Paris Peace Treaty of 1783

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The History Place provides this full text of the Treaty that ended the American Revolution. This is a great site for information on the subject.
Activity
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Boston Massacre (March 5, 1770)

For Students 3rd - 8th
This 3-page article provides an informative and intriguing account of the Boston Massacre. Learn more about this important event in the American Revolution from this site.
Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Boston Patriots

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about five famous Boston patriots who played a large role in the events prior to the American Revolution and the Revolution itself.
Website
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Colonial Williamsburg: Politics in Colonial Virginia

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explores the politics involved in Colonial Williamsburg, leading up to the American Revolution. Content focuses on famous speeches, documents, and influential people.
Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Revolutionary Achievement: Yeomen and Artisans

For Students 5th - 8th
Perhaps the most revolutionary result of the American Revolution was the rise in importance in politics of the moderately wealthy artisans and yeomen. Read about why this was such an amazing change in the make-up of those involved in...
Graphic
PBS

Pbs: Benjamin Franklin: An Extraordinary Life: Franklin's Worldly Ways

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the roles Benjamin Franklin played before, during, and after the American Revolution in furthering America's diplomatic interests.
Activity
PBS

Pbs: Black Revolutionary Seamen

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from PBS provides a description of black sailors who fought during American Revolution. Includes image.
Activity
PBS

Pbs: Crispus Attucks

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Crispus Attucks, the black man who became the first casualty of the American Revolution when he was shot and killed during the Boston Massacre.
Website
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Colonial Williamsburg: Patrick Henry

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical note on Patrick Henry, the lawyer, patriot, orator, and symbol of the American struggle for liberty and self-government during the American Revolution.
Interactive
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Interactive Map of the Battle of Trenton

For Students 9th - 10th
Track the action of the American Revolution's Battle of Trent whose events illustrate the life of a Revolutionary War soldier, the tactics used to beat British forces, and the heroics of American leaders like George Washington and James...
eBook
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Charles Cotesworth Pinckney

For Students 9th - 10th
A good biography of the life of a famous general in the American Revolution, and later a delegate to the Constitutional Convention from South Carolina.
Handout
Other

Gouverneur Morris' Letter to Thomas Penn, 1774

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a letter written by Gouverneur Morris to Thomas Penn which discusses class conflicts present during the American Revolution. There is an extensive commentary on the letter.
Handout
Other

Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, South Carolina

For Students 9th - 10th
A short but nice biographical article on the life of this delegate from South Carolina to the Constitutional Convention. Also he served in the American Revolution.

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