Subject: History
Title: Important Aspects of the American Revolution
Concept: Students will learn and understand the events that
led to the Revolution and why America was successful.
Methods of
Instruction: Discussion
Hands on Activities
Grade Level: 4
(Standards used are from 5th grade since 4th grade does
not typically cover US History and the American
Revolution)
Class Size: 20
Time Allotment: 3 (1) hour Classes
Materials: Pencils
Notebooks
Handouts
Prerequisite
Skills: Students need to be able to take notes.
Goals: Students will learn why important events led to the
American Revolution and understand why
American was victorious and Britain was not.
Standards: History
US History
5.15 Explains the reason for the French and Indian
war and how it lead to overhaul of British policy and
colonial response.
5.17 Explain the major battles of the Revolution
explain factors leading to American Victory and
British defeat.
Objectives:
Cognitive: Students will recognize the importance of certain
events that lead to the Revolution and why America
went to war.
Behavioral: Students will raise hands during group discussion
and take notes.
Procedure: Will do a KWL chart on the American Revolution to
access prior knowledge.
Discuss the different events surrounding the American
Revolution through discussion and hand-outs
Students will take notes from board during discussion
Students will reflect each day on what was discussed and
what they learned about the Revolution by writing a one
page summary.
Assessment:
Informal: Ensure students are taking proper notes by walking
around the room.
Formal: Successful completion of 1 page summary after each
Day.
Extension
Activity: Students will have a reading comprehension each night
for homework to reinforce events and pass in for a
grade.
