Activity 4.7: Revolution Project Part 2: Major Events of the Revolution

Lesson #4: REVOLUTION!

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The Surrender of General Burgoyne at the end of the Battle of Saratoga, known as the turning point of the war

Back in lesson 2, you created a project that demonstrated your knowledge of the causes of the revolution and how the tradition of self-government influenced the colonists. In lesson 4, you learned all about the major events of the American Revolution. This activity is designed to be a continuation of the project done in lesson 2. You will now add the information you learned in lesson 4. In this activity, you will demonstrate your knowledge of the important events of the revolution by completing a project that outlines the major events and explains their importance.

Benchmark:

5.4.4.17.3: Identify the major events of the American Revolution culminating in the creation of a new and independent nation.

Learning Target:

I can.. summarize the major events of the American Revolution.

Essential Question:

What were the major events of the American Revolution?

To complete Activity 4.7 please follow the steps below:

STEP 1:

You can choose to add to the project you already created in lesson 2, or you can choose to start a separate project. Your goal is to answer the question, “What are the major events of the American Revolution?”. You will answer this question by creating a project that will explain the major events of the American Revolution.

Looking back at the previous lessons, answer these guiding questions:

Knowledge: Create a list of at least 10 important events of the American Revolutionary War. (Make sure to include the dates of each event.)

Evaluation: Now, narrow that list down. What are the most important events to include?

List of 10 important events of the American Revolutionary War	1. Date of each event 2. Description of each event in my own words 3. Explanation of why each event is important

Take notes on any of the events using previous lessons and these additional resources: (Always cite resources.)

Prelude to the Revolution 1763 to 1775

Timeline of the Revolutionary War

LIBERTY! Timeline of the Revolution

Social Studies for Kids: A Timeline of the Revolutionary War

Experience the Revolution

American Revolution Timeline

STEP 2:

Complete this project by creating a visual cause-and-effect flowchart, timeline, and/or presentation.

Starting with the Battle of Lexington and Concord and ending with the Treaty of Paris in 1783, summarize the major events of the American Revolution by creating a visual flowchart, timeline, or chronological presentation.

Requirements: (also see scoring rubric at the bottom of this document)

Include at least 10 key events of the American Revolutionary War.
Include a short description of each event and include an explanation of why it was an important event in the American Revolution.

Consider using one of the following online web tools to create your project:

Prezi
Timeline Creator (Tiki-Toki)
Presentation (PowerPoint, Google Presentation)
Glogster
Other ideas? Ask your teacher.

STEP 3:

Be sure to review the rubric before you begin!

Revolution Project Part 2: Major Events of the Revolution

Project Rubric

	5	4	3	2	1
Appearance	The project is aesthetically pleasing and would attract viewers to it. The student used easy to read fonts and colors, included pictures that added to the value, and used proper writing conventions.	The project is neat and well put together but could include more to attract people to it. The students use of fonts, colors, pictures, and writing conventions was good.	Project reflects time and care in its appearance. The students use of fonts, colors, pictures, and writing conventions was okay; however, some more care could have been used.	The project is not put together very well. More time should have been put into the use of proper fonts, colors, pictures, and writing conventions.	The project is either not neatly put together, nor does it show detail and time put into forming the project.
MAJOR EVENTS Historical Explanation and Content	Identified major events during the revolution. Student described each event in detail, and accurately explained its importance in the American Revolution.	Identified major events during the revolution. Student accurately described each event, and did a good job explaining its importance in the American Revolution.	Identified major events during the revolution. Student described each event, and explained its importance in the American Revolution; however, some more detail could have been used.	Only partly identified major events during the revolution. More time should have been put into the description of each event, along with the explanation of its importance in the American Revolution.	Did not identify major events during the revolution. Student did not describe each event, and did not explain how each was important in the American Revolution.
TOTAL POINTS:

STEP 4:

Save your work to your own computer, and then upload your project using the upload button. Include the link to your project in a document if you used an online web tool.