Curated and Reviewed by
Lesson Planet
This Colonial Tea Parties lesson plan also includes:
- Colonial Tea Parties (.html)
- Resource Sheet #1: The Boston Tea Party (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #2: Account of the Tea Party (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #3: The Boston Tea Party from The Massachusetts Gazette (1773) (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #4: Tea Party Comparison (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #5: Charlestown Tea Party (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #6: Chester Town Resolutions (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #7: Primary Source Analysis Worksheet (.pdf)
- Activity
- Vocabulary
- Join to access all included materials
Most people know of the Boston Tea Party, but it was only one of similar protests throughout the colonies. Using a case study from Maryland, learners explore primary sources, including images and newspaper accounts of similar tea parties. Extension activities include making posters in support of or against tea parties.
4 Views
5 Downloads
CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Use the resource to build upon knowledge of the Boston Tea Party and other colonial protests
- Offer as a more in-depth exploration of colonial protests
Classroom Considerations
- Learners need some background knowledge of the causes of the Revolutionary War
Pros
- Includes comprehensive background for the teacher
- Extension activities encourage creativity and critical thinking by putting students in colonists' shoes
Cons
- None