https://padlet.com/addierene/mnzi7scfkma Standard: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the American Revolution and South Carolina’s role in the development of the new American nation. en-us 2019-03-15 17:27:04 UTC 2019-11-11 05:22:26 UTC hello@padlet.com addierene https://padlet.com/addierene/mnzi7scfkma/wish/349607930 The students will read excerpts from the Declaration of Independence with help from their teacher and highlight what they find interesting, what they have questions about, and why they think it is important. The students will then write down their own version of these excerpts in their own terms for understanding. 

The Declaration of Independence: Full text. (2007, August 3). Retrieved from http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/document/]]> 2019-04-08 17:01:41 UTC https://padlet.com/addierene/mnzi7scfkma/wish/349607930 addierene https://padlet.com/addierene/mnzi7scfkma/wish/349615332 The students will act as historians and use this historical image to react to it. They will see the image on the screen and then write down their initial reactions and what they think is happening. They will also find a person in the picture and write from their perspective as an activity. They will describe (as their chosen person) what is happening, why it is happening, and what they hope the outcome will be.

Currier, N. (2018, December 12). American Revolution: Boston Tea Party [Boston Tea Party Painting]. Retrieved from: https://www.ducksters.com/history/boston_tea_party.php]]> 2019-04-08 17:13:44 UTC https://padlet.com/addierene/mnzi7scfkma/wish/349615332 addierene https://padlet.com/addierene/mnzi7scfkma/wish/349622712 To understand the feud between the patriots and the royalists, the students will listen to the song "Farmer Refuted" from the broadway show Hamilton. After listening to the song, the students will then write their own song in groups and perform them to the class. 

Farmer Refuted. (2017, April 20). Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oOVtu6sCdo]]> 2019-04-08 17:27:08 UTC https://padlet.com/addierene/mnzi7scfkma/wish/349622712 addierene https://padlet.com/addierene/mnzi7scfkma/wish/349630916 As a class, we will read this book during read-aloud for the unit. The students will listen to the teacher read the book to the class. Throughout the readings, the students will keep a diary to write excerpts in as if they are the main character. For each chapter, the student will add to their diary and explain the events that are occurring for the character.

Gregory, K. (2010). The winter of red snow: The diary of Abigail Jane Stewart. New York: Scholastic.]]> 2019-04-08 17:40:39 UTC https://padlet.com/addierene/mnzi7scfkma/wish/349630916 addierene https://padlet.com/addierene/mnzi7scfkma/wish/349634673 Throughout his time in the Revolutionary War, George Washington kept diary entries spanning from May-November of 1781. The students will use these diary entries to analyze them as historians. They will then take the information they learned from this primary source and rewrite it for a history textbook to theoretically give to the younger grades to study next year. 

Huggins, B. (2016, June 23). George Washington’s War Diary. Retrieved from:
http://gwpapers.virginia.edu/george-washingtons-war-diary/

]]> 2019-04-08 17:47:03 UTC https://padlet.com/addierene/mnzi7scfkma/wish/349634673 addierene https://padlet.com/addierene/mnzi7scfkma/wish/349977167 For this part of the unit, the students would read the following passage about what life was like for children at the time of the Revolutionary War. After reading this passage, the students would then write what life is like for children in the 21st century. After their writings, they would compare and contrast the lifestyles and speak amongst each other about what they like and dislike about the two century lifestyles. 

American revolution lesson plans & activities. (n.d.). Retrieved from: https://www.historyisfun.org/learn/learning-center/colonial-america-american-revolution-learning-resources/american-revolution-lesson-plans-activities/]]> 2019-04-09 15:09:38 UTC https://padlet.com/addierene/mnzi7scfkma/wish/349977167 addierene https://padlet.com/addierene/mnzi7scfkma/wish/349982831 To understand the importance of farming and tobacco during the Revolutionary War, the students will watch the following video on how essential this crop was to the colonies. This video explains the definition of a cash crop, the currency used, and how farming changed before and after the war. After watching this video, the students will work together in groups to design and produce their own video explaining the importance of a crop of their choice. They must research to ensure that the crop they choose was actually vital to 18th-century farmers. They can choose any crop other than tobacco, since they have already learned about that specific crop. The purpose of this activity is to teach the class about a specific cash crop from the time of the war that they did not know about before.

Tobacco Economy. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.historyisfun.org/videos-and-podcasts/videos/videos-american-revolution/tobacco-economy/

]]> 2019-04-09 15:19:31 UTC https://padlet.com/addierene/mnzi7scfkma/wish/349982831 addierene https://padlet.com/addierene/mnzi7scfkma/wish/349990492 For this activity, the students will act as a cartographer. After analyzing the map of the battles of Philadelphia and Valley Forge, the students will create their own of the 13 colonies. They will use the following map as a reference to remind them to use a key, different colors, compass, labels, etc. Their map must include the necessary elements that a cartographer would use in their process of making a map. The students should aim to be able to make the map as clear and concise as possible. 

Liberty! The American Revolution. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.pbs.org/ktca/liberty/tguide_3.html]]> 2019-04-09 15:33:43 UTC https://padlet.com/addierene/mnzi7scfkma/wish/349990492 addierene https://padlet.com/addierene/mnzi7scfkma/wish/349995190 For this activity, the students will complete the following packet on Paul Revere and then write down and collect all of the information they learned. Including the packet, the students will also use primary sources and other research materials to become an expert on Paul Revere. After they feel like experts, the students will act as historians and design a museum display on Revere. They must create a plaque for visitors to read and include the importance of Paul Revere and what he did. They will also create a display (such as a clay model or other design) portraying him to display at their museum. 

Paul Revere. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.pinterest.com/pin/85779567883763054/ ]]> 2019-04-09 15:42:36 UTC https://padlet.com/addierene/mnzi7scfkma/wish/349995190 addierene https://padlet.com/addierene/mnzi7scfkma/wish/349999000 For this assignment, the students will read The Declaration of Independence with the help of the teacher. After reading and reviewing the Declaration, the students will draft up their own Declaration of Independence based off a country they create with their imagination. Using the template below, they will include the country name, why they want independence, and describe the need for freedom from their controlling country. After these drafts, the students will read their Declaration's to the class, and the class will determine if the Declaration was persuasive enough to gain independence.

Various American history paper templates and activities | Social Studies K-1 | History teachers, Teaching history, 5th grade social studies. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.pinterest.com/pin/169377635958460395/]]> 2019-04-09 15:49:52 UTC https://padlet.com/addierene/mnzi7scfkma/wish/349999000 addierene https://padlet.com/addierene/mnzi7scfkma/wish/350823857 This is a fun activity for the students to complete while also incorporating math. After watching a video on how soldiers used secret messages during the war, the students will use a key (that correlates with the math standard at hand) to decode messages. After working on decoding, the students will then write their own messages to classmates. They will create their own key for their pen pal to decipher.

Battle Spy Codes of the Revolutionary War (Teaching in Room 6). (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.pinterest.com/pin/235805730474679513/]]> 2019-04-11 15:27:16 UTC https://padlet.com/addierene/mnzi7scfkma/wish/350823857 addierene https://padlet.com/addierene/mnzi7scfkma/wish/350828354 At the beginning of the unit, the students will create the foldable shown below and add to it throughout the unit. They will include details (as they learn about them) about the causes of the war, the importance of cash crops, what the lifestyle was like in the 18th century, what is was like for soldiers at this time, etc. At the end of the unit, they should have 15+ items in chronological order.

Ten Interesting Facts: The Revolutionary War. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.pinterest.com/pin/262616222000784256/]]> 2019-04-11 15:35:32 UTC https://padlet.com/addierene/mnzi7scfkma/wish/350828354 addierene https://padlet.com/addierene/mnzi7scfkma/wish/350832996 For this activity, the students will act as historians working in a museum to put together a display based off the war. They will be responsible for choosing a historical figure from this time and completing research on them through the use of books, primary articles, websites, and documentaries. They will then create their wax museum display along with a plaque to display along with it. After a few weeks of planning, the students will invite their parents and peers to come view their displays.

The {ART} of learning: Revolutionary War WAX MUSEUM! | Everything Elementary Social Studies. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.pinterest.com/pin/438397344975488286/]]> 2019-04-11 15:43:30 UTC https://padlet.com/addierene/mnzi7scfkma/wish/350832996 addierene https://padlet.com/addierene/mnzi7scfkma/wish/350835009 For this activity, the students will read about the food that was popular during the 18th century, specifically food that the soldiers and farmers would have eaten. They will then create their own recipe based off what they have learned. They must create a recipe that is similar to what was served in the past. After creating their own recipe (including math standard of measurements) they have the option to bring in samples for the class to taste. Using the link below, the teacher would use a recipe from the book to include some actual tasty items as well for the students to enjoy.

Recipes from the Revolutionary War for Children. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.pinterest.com/pin/2744449758626797/]]> 2019-04-11 15:47:13 UTC https://padlet.com/addierene/mnzi7scfkma/wish/350835009 addierene https://padlet.com/addierene/mnzi7scfkma/wish/350839414 Throughout the unit, the teacher will use several read-alouds to show the students the different perspectives from the war. This book is great to read to the students since it shows BOTH sides of the war, including the patriots and the royalists. After reading to the class, the students will have a socratic seminar to talk about what they read and connect with the setting and characters.

George vs. George: The American Revolution As Seen from Both Sides. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.pinterest.com/pin/550072541982172985/]]> 2019-04-11 15:55:39 UTC https://padlet.com/addierene/mnzi7scfkma/wish/350839414 addierene https://padlet.com/addierene/mnzi7scfkma/wish/351240579 In this activity, the students will have to work as designers, cartographers, and historians. After reading several different books and read-alouds about colonial life, the students will have to work together to create their own (historically accurate) 18th century colony. The students must design maps, flags, and other resources in this project. They will use online articles, primary sources, and other research to ensure their colony is accurate. They will then be responsible for presenting their colony to the class.

Create Your Own Colony: On-Hands Approach for Understanding Colonial History. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.pinterest.com/pin/70439181652081906/]]> 2019-04-12 17:07:14 UTC https://padlet.com/addierene/mnzi7scfkma/wish/351240579 addierene https://padlet.com/addierene/mnzi7scfkma/wish/351244036 For this activity, the students will step into the roles of historical figures from the 18th century. There will be plays for both sides of the war, including federalists and royalists. To show what life was like in Great Britain during the time, students will act out the roles of the king, tax collectors, royalists, etc. For the American side students will act out roles such as federalists, Paul Revere, etc. 

Role Playing with the American Revolution {Freebies Included. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.pinterest.com/pin/201606520795216284/]]> 2019-04-12 17:15:15 UTC https://padlet.com/addierene/mnzi7scfkma/wish/351244036 addierene https://padlet.com/addierene/mnzi7scfkma/wish/351246821 Throughout the lesson, students will be given several different close reads to analyze and reflect on. They will be responsible for highlighting key details, circling important dates, underlining important people, and scratching out irrelevant details. They will do this to learn how to read for important details. After finding these details and key concepts, they will reflect on what they found by writing small reflections in their journal each day.

American Revolution, Revolutionary War, Leveled Passages Bundle. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/American-Revolution-Revolutionary-War-Leveled-Passages-Bundle-1182446]]> 2019-04-12 17:21:28 UTC https://padlet.com/addierene/mnzi7scfkma/wish/351246821 addierene https://padlet.com/addierene/mnzi7scfkma/wish/351252387 Acting as historians, the students will create a map of the revolution in chronological order. This map will then be theoretically displayed at a local museum. Given the materials from the packet below, the students will cut and paste the events and place them in chronological order. They will also be given blank cards to add their own events and place them in order with the others provided. They must include the date, event, people involved, purpose, and impact of each event.

FREEBIE Road to the American Revolution (CCSSI Grade 3 Standards included). (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREEBIE-Road-to-the-American-Revolution-CCSSI-Grade-3-Standards-included-292012]]> 2019-04-12 17:34:13 UTC https://padlet.com/addierene/mnzi7scfkma/wish/351252387 addierene https://padlet.com/addierene/mnzi7scfkma/wish/351255036 To summarize the causes of the revolution, the students will watch this BrainPop video with their classmates. This would be one of the first activities for the unit. After watching the video, the students will write down their key ideas and the class will then create a KWL chart. For the exit slip, the students will be responsible for creating their own KWL to add to the classroom chart. As the unit continues, the class will continue to add to this chart until the end. The last day of the unit, the class will try and answer all the W's on the chart. 

Causes of the American Revolution. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/ushistory/causesoftheamericanrevolution/]]> 2019-04-12 17:40:09 UTC https://padlet.com/addierene/mnzi7scfkma/wish/351255036