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The American Revolution Unit PlanThe American Revolution Unit Plan
Publisher
California State University
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4th - 6th
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Social Studies & History
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14 days
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The American Revolution

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Invite your class on a ride through the American Revolution. Young historians travel through time as they explore the events that led to the foundation of the United States of America. Over the course of eight lessons, this unit provides opportunities for enriching discussions and stimulating activities.

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Concepts

the american revolution, causes of the american revolution, the boston massacre, the declaration of independence, sequence of events

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the provided list of terms to enrich class discussions
  • Provide props for reader's theater

Classroom Considerations

  • Review supplies needed well in advance in order to be prepared for teaching
  • Unit can be taught over the course of two weeks

Pros

  • Includes multiple learning styles throughout unit
  • Supplies that are needed are listed for each lesson
  • Worksheets and answer keys provided

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.4.2 RI.4.3 RI.4.4 RI.4.5 RI.4.7 RI.4.10 RI.5.1 RI.5.2 RI.5.3 RI.5.4 RI.5.5 RI.5.8 RI.5.10

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