Essential Question: Is fighting necessary? If so, when and how is it effective? by Miranda Davis

Conceptual Conflict

mdavis526 — 2024-03-31 16:10:14 UTC

Mr. Betts, a popular Youtuber/History teacher gives possible reasons why the British government had the right to tax the colonies without complaint, and eventually a war.

Children's Books

mdavis526 — 2024-03-31 16:10:52 UTC

Additional Media Sources

mdavis526 — 2024-03-31 16:11:52 UTC

Did Parliament have the right to tax the colonies, and in turn, wage war against them when they didn't comply?

mdavis526 — 2024-03-31 16:18:28 UTC

G. Washington as a central figure in the American Revolution

mdavis526 — 2024-03-31 23:10:06 UTC

This video gives more information about one of our main persons in the line of inquiry: George Washington.

Liberty Kids: Yorktown with Washington and Lafayette

mdavis526 — 2024-03-31 23:17:51 UTC

This video gives students another way to access information regarding our main persons in the line of inquiry and their motivations for siding with the patriot colonists.

Newsela Article: The American Revolutionary Wr in Virginia

mdavis526 — 2024-03-31 23:19:55 UTC

This article was adapted to a Lexile level of 580L from the National Parks Service to be more accessible to younger historians. This article contains information specific to Virginia in regards to: reasons for independence, roles of Virginians in the war, and the victory at Yorktown. (VS.5 a,b,c)

Novelty

mdavis526 — 2024-03-31 23:32:09 UTC

It is possible that many students have not had the chance to experience Colonial America and there is a great resource right in Virginia! If a field trip is not possible, the Colonial Williamsburg website offers many opportunities for unique conversations about Colonial America.

Contradictions

mdavis526 — 2024-03-31 23:33:10 UTC

For students who have seen the Broadway's Hamilton, why did they change Lafayette's backstory in the play?

Complexity

mdavis526 — 2024-03-31 23:33:29 UTC

How does this image show the complexity of joining the American Revolution? This message was meant for colonists who had not made up their minds to join the patriots, but how could it also show the feelings of loyalists colonists?

Curiosity as a Hook

mdavis526 — 2024-04-01 00:25:21 UTC

This video contains the reasons leading up to the American Revolution that are traditionally taught. Popular, catchy music will engage the learner and spark their curiosity toward the subject.