Introduction
Today we are going to take a trip back in time, before the United States was a country of its own. As we have learned from our limited studies on the topic, the Revolutionary War is where the United States earned its freedom from Great Britain. While this was ultimately the event that led to our freedom from Great Britain it was just the end of the fight for freedom, as there were many events that superseded the war. In our travels through time we will learn about the events that led to the American Revolution.
Task
In a group of three, students will go on a journey through time using each of the links provided to discover 7 key events that led to the American Revolution. Throughout their journey students will fill out a graphic organizer that will help them collect important information about each event that they will use to complete the final project on their journey. Once the students have gone through the links and filled out the graphic organizer, they will come together to create a visual timeline of these event. These will be on paper and must include each of the 7 key events including their dates, a picture to accompany them, and a brief description of the events. At the end of the week once every group has completed their webquest and timelines, each group will present their timelines to the class. Get your thinking caps on students. Ready... set... GO!
Process
This is where your journey begins...
Step 1: Groups of three will be assigned by the teacher.
Step 2: Each member of the group will need their own graphic organizer.
Step 3: Group members will work together to find the answers but each group member will need to fill out their own graphic organizer to be turned in at the end of the quest.
Step 4: Use the four links provided below to identify seven key events that led to the American Revolution and add them to your graphic organizer.
1. This website will outline key events as well as other facts about the American Revolution. The pictures are interactive so make sure that you click on each one of them to learn about them. https://www.dkfindout.com/us/history/american-revolution/
2.This article details more backgroud of the American Revolution. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/american-revolution-history
3. This National Geographic kid article is a great resource for learning about the American Revolution. https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/independence-day
4. This is an educational video on The American Revolutionary War.
Step 5: Once you have looked through all four of the links, come together as a group to begin work on your timeline.
Step 6: On a piece of large paper (provided by the teacher) put together a timeline of the seven key events that led to the American Revolutionary War, include one influential person, and one fun fact that you learned on your travels back in time.
Step 7: Once the entire class has finished their projects each group will present their timeline to the class.
Evaluation
| Key Events | Graphic Organizer | Extras | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meets expectation | All 7 key events are accurately listed | Organizer is completely filled out and appropriately labeled | The person and fun fact are include on the timeline |
| Average | 6 or less key events are listed accurately | Most of graphic organizer is filled out and appropriately labeled | Either the person or the fun fact is included |
| Below Expectation | 4 or less key events are listed | 4 or less parts of the graphic organizer are filled out and labeled | Neither of the extras are included |
Conclusion
Congratulations students, you have successfully made it back to the year 2022. I know so much has changed and I look forward to hearing about your journey through time, I know you were missed while you were gone. You were incredible helpers on our quest for knowledge and I hope you learned a great deal on this trip. Until next time my time travelers.
Credits
Resources:
Davidson, R. (2021, February 16). Independence Day. History. Retrieved February 14, 2022, from https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/independence-day
Fun Facts for Kids on animals, Earth, history and more! DK Find Out! (n.d.). Retrieved February 14, 2022, from https://www.dkfindout.com/us/history/american-revolution/
History.com Editors. (2009, October 29). Revolutionary War. History.com. Retrieved February 14, 2022, from https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/american-revolution-…
School, F. (2018, June 27). The American Revolutionary War for kids: Learn ... - youtube. Youtube. Retrieved February 14, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWtW0gmh3kg
State standard: SS.5.A.5.5 American Revolution & Birth of a New Nation
SS.5.A.5.1: Identify and explain significant events leading up to the American Revolution
SS.5.A.5.2: Identify significant individuals and groups who played a role in the American Revolution.
Teacher Page
Hello, my name is Jessica Wood and I am a teacher education student at Northwest Florida State College. I have been aspiring to be a teacher for as long as I can remember. I created this WebQuest for my reading endorsement class. I have such a passion for children and I can't wait to continue to learn and grow as I finish my degree and become a teacher. I hope you enjoy!