Students follow the American Revolution from Paul Revere's ride and the first battles through the long fight for independence, looking closely at the courage it took for ordinary colonists and their leaders to keep going.
Essential question
How did Americans show courage in their fight for liberty during the American Revolution?
Guiding questions
- How were colonists courageous in the battles of the American Revolution?
- How did the American Revolution impact Americans?
- How do we remember the American Revolution today?
Lesson at a glance
- Grade level: 4th–5th grade (written for grades 3–5)
- Time: about 125 minutes
- Downloadable lesson plan with student handouts
- Created by: Bill of Rights Institute
- Cost: free
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