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Curated OER

Men and Women of the Revolution Interview Sheet- Magic Tree House Series

For Students 4th - 6th
In this men and women of the American Revolution interview worksheet, students work with a partner to prepare five questions that will be used for mock interviews. They write the questions, and discuss possible answers before recording...
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Primary
National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: America in Class: Making the Revolution: Rebellion: 1775 1776

For Students 9th - 10th
Primary source material with introductory notes, classroom discussion questions, and supplemental links focussing on thoughts and events of rebellion in the colonies between 1775-1776 preceding the American Revolution.
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Primary
National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: America in Class: Making the Revolution: War, 1775 1783

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains 9 sections of primary resource material, introductory notes, classroom discussion questions, and supplemental links to resources on the American Revolutionary War era from 1775 to 1783.
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Website
The Newberry Library

Newberry Library: Representing the American Revolution, 1768 to 1893

For Students 9th - 10th
Primary source documents and learning excercises for student exploring the American Revolution. Lesson on how events of the American Revolution were interpreted in the 18th and 19th centuries and how the meaning has changed over time.
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Unit Plan
The Newberry Library

Newberry Library: Other Americans and the American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Newberry Library presents a lesson on the American Revolution in which students explore through primary resources, who identified as American and to what extent did the American Revolution serve the interests of its inhabitants.
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Handout
University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: Lord North (1713 1792)

For Students 9th - 10th
Lord North was Prime Minister of Great Britain from January, 1770 to March, 1782. His early successes as Leader of the House and his efforts to cut the national debt brought him the confidence of a faction-ridden Parliament and the favor...
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Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Not Only Paul Revere: Other Riders of the American Revolution

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this lesson plan, students will consider "Not Only Paul Revere: Other Riders of the American Revolution." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
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Lesson Plan
Writing Fix

Writing Fix: George, George and the American Revolution

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
In this lesson plan students will analyze text in order to decipher characteristics of King George III and George Washington.
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Handout
Bill of Rights Institute

Bill of Rights Institute: James Otis

For Students 9th - 10th
James Otis was called the most important American of the 1760s by John Adams. A trained lawyer and master of argument, James Otis was a leader of the Patriot movement in Boston in those years. Initially a prosecutor for the British...
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Website
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Archiving Early America: Lives of Early America

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you will get good information on Ben Franklin, George Washington, Daniel Boone, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere.
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Boston Patriots

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about five famous Boston patriots who played a large role in the events prior to the American Revolution and the Revolution itself.
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Lesson Plan
Writing Fix

Writing Fix: The American Revolution: Heroes

For Teachers 4th - 6th
For this lesson students will understand the significance of those who served during the American Revolution.
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Article
Other

Pa'lante Latino: Galvez's Contribution to the American Revolutionary War

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the contributions of Spanish governor Bernando De Galvez during the American Revolutionary War. Deemed a war hero, Galvez's efforts for freedom have made him a legacy within Latino society.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: "Twenty Questions" History Virtual Fieldtrip

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
During this activity, students engage in a virtual game of "Twenty Questions" with another class. They will utilize textbooks, trade books, the Alabama Virtual Library, and other Internet sites for reference. Each team (class) will be...
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Revolutionary War Patriots and Loyalists

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students are assigned a prominent man or woman of the American Revolutionary War. The students will write a two-page report, create a poster person, and then present their research to the class in first person.
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Raleigh Charter High School

Mrs. Newmark's Page: Quiz on Important People on the Road to Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Matching exercise is self-scored and checks your understanding of important people of the Revolutionary War.
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Article
Other

The cajuns.com: General Bernardo Galvez in the American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Have you ever heard of Galveston, Texas? The city is actually named after Spanish governor General Bernardo Galvez. Although not widely known, Galvez's efforts on behalf of the war changed the course of the American Revolution. Also not...
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Article
Other

Mexican Culture Preservation League: Galvez, Spain and American Revolution [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Spanish war effort during the American Revolution and how it helped change the course of the war. Spanish governor Bernando De Galvez also had a hand in the contribution, making him a hero.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: Valley Forge

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Valley Forge. The place where George Washington and the Continental Army spent the winter during the Revolutionary War.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: South Carolina Revolutionary War Heroes

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart covers Revolutionary War heroes Thomas Sumter, Andrew Pickens, and Francis Marion.