Lesson Plan for Unit 3

Grade: 5

Content Area: American Revolution

Course Name: 5th Grade U.S. History

Learning Target 3.1: I can identify the major conflicts between England and the colonies, and explain why those conflicts led to the American Revolution.

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Colonists Protest!

5 days

Activity 1.6: Optional

I can...describe how British rule of the colonies was different after the Seven Years War.

I can...explain the differing views of the British and the colonists over taxation.

I can...explain how the events in Boston led to further conflict.

Unit 3 Lesson Introductions

Learning Target 3.2: I can describe examples of self-governance in the colonies, and explain how the tradition of self-governance influenced the American Revolution. 

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Self-Governance & the American Revolution

3 days

I can...define self-government.

I can...give examples of self-governance in the colonies.

Unit 3 Lesson Introductions

Learning Target 3.3: I can use the method of inquiry to draw conclusions about a topic in history by...

1. posing questions about a topic in history.

2. examining a variety of sources to find the answer.

3. interpreting findings by using evidence to draw conclusions.

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3

Patriot or Loyalist? Decide for Yourself.

3 days

Activity 3.5: Optional

I can...define the method of historical inquiry.

I can...pose questions about a topic in history.

I can...examine a variety of sources to find an answer.

I can...interpret my findings by using evidence to draw conclusions.

Unit 3 Lesson Introductions

Learning Target 3.4: I can summarize the major events of the American Revolution.

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4

REVOLUTION!

6 days

I can...describe major historical events in my own words.

I can...explain how certain historical events change the course of history.

Unit 3 Lesson Introductions

Learning Target 3.5: I can identify the most important people of the American Revolution and explain what they did, and how his or her actions helped influence the American political culture today.

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5

The Revolutionaries & Politics Today

3 days

I can...describe what the meaningful actions of a historical figure were.

I can…create a biographical sketch of a historical figure.

I can...explain how values and ideals influence political culture.

Unit 3 Lesson Introductions

Learning Target 3.6: I can compare and contrast the impact of the American Revolution on the different groups within the 13 colonies.

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Impact of the Revolution

2 days

I can...identify the positive and negative effects of the American Revolution on groups of people.

I can...compare and contrast the effects of the American Revolution.

Unit 3 Lesson Introductions

Learning Target 3.7: I can interpret the connections between multiple events on a timeline of the American Revolution.

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Summarizing the Era of the American Revolution

2 days

I can...interpret a timeline.

I can...summarize the era of the American Revolution.

Unit 3 Lesson Introductions