Links to Information and Activities for the Revolutionary War

Grade Levels

4th Grade

Course, Subject

Civics and Government, History

Related Academic Standards

5.1.4.D 5.1.4.D

Identify key ideas about government found in significant documents:

Declaration of Independence
United States Constitution
Bill of Rights
Pennsylvania Constitution

8.1.4.B 8.1.4.B

Distinguish between fact and opinion from multiple points of view, and primary sources as related to historical events.

(Reference Civics and Government Standard 5.1.9.C.)

8.1.4.C 8.1.4.C

Identify a specific research topic and develop questions relating to the research topic. (Reference RWSL Standard 1.8.3 Research)

8.3.4.A 8.3.4.A

Differentiate common characteristics of the social, political, cultural and economic groups in United States history.

8.3.4.B 8.3.4.B

Locate historical documents, artifacts, and places critical to United States history.

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Web-based Resource

Access this resource at: http://www.kathimitchell.com/revolt.htm

Description

This site provides an extensive listing of links to find information, activities, lesson plans about the American Revolutionary War. It includes events, people, and classroom activities. Students can learn about this topic by reading biographies, essays, and primary source documents including transcripts of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. Web-quests offer many links to excellent sites for students to investigate the guiding questions. A "Road to the Revolution" game is provided, as well as maps and lesson plans.

Content Provider

Mrs. Mitchell's Virtual School

Submitted By

Patricia Parkinson, Educator
Technology in Education Mentor Project (TEMP)
Niagara Falls City School

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