American Revolution
Created By:
Beth Vancil
Title/Role:
Educator
Organization/School Name:
Engvall Elementary
Location:
California
Grade Level:
5 Type of Lesson:
Lesson in a unit Type of Schedule:
Combination Collaboration Continuum:
Moderate Content Area:
Social studies Content Topic:
Effects of the American Revolution Scenario:
The TL and the classroom teacher meet to plan a research project. The students will conduct research on an event in the American Revolution. The classroom teacher or TL will have read a short nonfiction book on the American Revolution, which will help build their background knowledge. Then the students will be given a list of questions to answer that will help focus their research. The TL will present online sites that will facilitate the student’s research process. The students will come to the library/computer lab, prepared in their pairs, to begin the search for the answers to the assigned questions. The classroom teacher and the TL will monitor the student’s progress over the course of the project, suggest new research direction if needed and support changes that need to be made in the student’s research. Overview:
Students will research an event from the American Revolution and gather information about the event’s impact on American life at the time. They will prepare a presentation addressing the event and focusing on the essential questions: How did that event impact American life today? How would American life be different today if that event had not taken place? Final Product:
After the student pairs have completed their research, they will present their findings in a creative way. This may be a dramatization of the event, a PowerPoint presentation, a diorama or art board collage, a newspaper report, an original song, rap or poem, or a book with illustrations. Library Lesson:
Students will learn to use print and electronic materials to research an event from the American Revolution and to answer questions about its historical significance. They will verify their research information between the various resources. Estimated Lesson Time:
120 minutes Have you taught this lesson before:
Yes Strategies for differentiation:
In this lesson, students will be paired to support each other’s learning. Additional support will be given to those students who need help with the various websites in order to maximize their success with this project. The TL, the classroom teacher and peer will be available for assistance.