Lesson Overview
In this 5-day lesson plan on American revolution, students will learn about the causes, events, and consequences of the American Revolution. The lessons will be designed to cater to the learning needs of students of grade 7 (age 11-12). The lessons will be 45 minutes long each day, and students will be assigned homework.
Learning Objectives
At the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
- Define the American Revolution and its causes
- Analyze primary sources to understand the perspectives of different groups during the revolution
- Evaluate the impact of the American Revolution on the constitutional development of the United States
- Discuss the relevance of the American Revolution to contemporary American society
- Apply their knowledge of the American Revolution to create a project
Day 1: Causes of the American Revolution
Objective: To introduce students to the reasons behind the American Revolution
- Introduction to the American Revolution (10 minutes)
- Causes of the American Revolution and the British perspective (20 minutes)
- Analyzing primary sources (15 minutes)
Homework: Students will write a paragraph on the causes of the American Revolution from the perspective of the colonists.
Day 2: Major Events of the American Revolution
Objective: To provide an overview of the major events of the American Revolution
- Recap of the previous lesson (5 minutes)
- The major events of the American Revolution (25 minutes)
- Analyzing primary sources (15 minutes)
Homework: Students will create a timeline of the major events of the American Revolution along with a brief description of each event.
Day 3: Key Figures of the American Revolution
Objective: To familiarize students with the key figures of the American Revolution
- Recap of the previous lesson (5 minutes)
- Key figures of the American Revolution (25 minutes)
- Analyzing primary sources (15 minutes)
Homework: Students will select a key figure from the American Revolution and write a one-page biography on the figure.
Day 4: Consequences of the American Revolution
Objective: To understand the consequences of the American Revolution
- Recap of the previous lesson (5 minutes)
- Consequences of the American Revolution (25 minutes)
- Analyzing primary sources (15 minutes)
Homework: Students will write an essay on the impact of the American Revolution on the constitutional development of the United States.
Day 5: Contemporary Significance of the American Revolution
Objective: To explore the relevance of the American Revolution in contemporary American society
- Recap of the previous lesson (5 minutes)
- Contemporary significance of the American Revolution (25 minutes)
- Project discussion (10 minutes)
Homework: Students will create a project of their choice (essay, poem, video, etc.) on the American Revolution and its contemporary significance.
Conclusion
This 5-day lesson plan on American revolution provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the causes, events, and consequences of the American Revolution. The differentiated approach caters to students of varying learning needs. The homework assignments reinforce understanding and provide students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge.
The image of The Boston Tea Party
The image of George Washington
The image of Declaration of Independence
