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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Development of Democracy

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine the road to the American Revolution. In this Boston Massacre activity, 8th graders investigate the testimony of Captain Thomas Preston. Students write their own verdicts based on his testimony.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Crispus Attucks and the Boston Massacre

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this Boston Massacre lesson, students listen to a lecture regarding the massacre and Crispus Attucks. Students respond to discussion...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Causes of the American Revolution

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students answer the question of: How did England impose its political and economic control over the colonies? They create a comic strip depicting the event of the Boston Massacre. Students complete a Wordstoming activity to anticipate...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fact, Fiction, or Bad Memory

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students identify bias in how the events of the Boston Massacre were reported. They attempt to determine who is to blame for the Boston Massacre by determining the reliability the of sources.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Massacre or Street Fight? A Study of Images Relating to the Boston Massacre

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine how the merchants of the city allowed the economy to flourish. Using primary sources, they discover how international trade helped to develop the United States. They also identify the role of Elias Hasket Derby, a...
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Massachusetts

For Students 3rd - 5th
The Library of Congress profiles Massachusetts in this fact-filled article about the "Old Colony State."
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Patriots vs Loyalists

For Teachers 6th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart covers everything from The Boston Massacre to the Boston Tea Party and even more. It also provides an assessment.