Introduction
Did you know that the United States formed by people who fought for their freedom? Watch this video to find out the causes and events of the American Revolution.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfSIHXtyieE
Task
You will work with a partner to research the causes and events of the American Revolution. You will organize your findings and present them on digital or physical poster.
Criteria for Poster:
- 3 important facts
- 2 or 3 drawings
- Influential people
- Nations involved and how they assisted in the war
Present work to the class when complete.
Process
You can choose to make your poster on anchor chart paper or Canva. Your poster should be colorful, neat, and easy to read.
Your poster should have a title at the top and headings for each section. Please work together and both contribute to the research and creation of the poster.
You can organize your data using:
- Charts
- Bullet points
- Numbered lists
- Sentences
Make sure your data is neat and easy to reference.
Evaluation
| Rubric for Grading | |||
| Section | 3 - Exemplary | 2 - Developing | 1 - Developing |
| Important Facts | 3 accurate facts included with detailed explanations | 2 accurate facts included with detailed explanations | 1 or less accurate facts included with unclear explanations or no explanations |
| Drawings | 2 or 3 neat, clear, and colorful drawings | 1 or 2 colorful but not neat drawings | 1 or less drawings or not neat and colorful |
| People | Multiple influential people listed with detailed explanations | Few influential people listed with unclear explanations | Explanations or influential people missing |
| Nations | All nations involved listed with accurate details | Some nations involved listed with clear details | Nations or details missing |
Conclusion
Write a one paragraph reflection on your research. Explain what you think would have happened if the United States did not win the war.