Introduction
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"My only regret is that I have but one life to lose for my country."23 year old Nathan Hale's words just before he was hung for spying on the British. |
"Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I do not know what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!" These are Patrick Henry's inspiring words when he realized that life in the colonies would never be truly free while under British rule. Can we comprehend how many lives were sacrificed so we could enjoy the life we live today? The Battles of the American Revolution WebQuest was designed to look at the actions taken by an unorganized but determined group of colonists to gain the freedoms that we enjoy today. So put on your knickers, dust off your three-corner hat, and get ready to become a rebel!
Task
You and your partner(s) will research an event from the Revolutionary War time period. Then you will need to create a visual (poster, powerpoint, etc...) to present the event and share the information with the class. In addition, you will independently write an essay from the perspective as if you were there using the information gathered.
Process
1. Get together with one or two partners to work with during the WebQuest research. Be wise with your time, so you will have the best chance at success.
2. Choose one of the following Revolutionary War events. Only one group may work on each event, so when you choose an event, be sure to check in with Mrs. Preisler.
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1. Battles of Lexington & Concord2. Battle of Ticonderoga 3. Battle of Bunker Hill4. Battle of Long Island (NYC)5. Battle of Trenton6. Battle of Brandywine Creek7. Battle of Saratoga | 8. Winter at Valley Forge9. France Joins Americans 10. Battle of Charleston11. Battle of Yorktown12. Treaty of Paris |
3. With your team, research the event and create a presentation with an image to illustrate the event while you report to the class. Image should have the name of the event and the date. Also include team member names in smaller font. 4. Independently write an essay with the following information summarized in a personal account (e.g., As the smoke rose from the battlefield on August 11, 1777, I could see that ...). Be sure to include: - What was the date(s) of the event? - Where did it take place (city, state)? - Why was the event significant? - What was the outcome? - Use tons of details so the reader can imagine the event and/or participants.
Revolutionary War
What Caused the Colonies to Revolt? - Timeline of Causes - Causes & Effects Leading to War - Details about Pre-War Events - Review Cards Check out the history of our American Flag! http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagpics.html A Great Site with videos, pictures and other information about the Revolution.http://www.earlyamerica.com/ Other Revolutionary War Siteshttp://www.pbs.org/ktca/liberty/http://www.pbs.org/ktca/liberty/chronicle_timeline.html (Good Timeline) Reviewing the Major Battles and Major Peoplehttp://quizlet.com/20459762/revolutionary-war-battles-flash-cards/http://quizlet.com/20459903/people-of-the-revolutionary-war-flash-cards/
5. Make sure you cite your reference(s) by copying the web link(s).
Evaluation
The following Rubric will be used to assess your work.
| Needs Improvement...3 pts or less | Meets Expectations...4 pts | Excellent...5 pts | Score | |
| Information | Some questions answered. | All questions answered | All questions answered and additional, pertinent information given | |
| Organization | Organization is lacking | Well organized | Well organized with good supporting details | |
| Perspective | Did not write as if were there | Wrote as if witnessed the event | Wrote as if witnessed the event and included personal reactions | |
| Grammar | Some grammatical errors. Did not develop 5 paragraphs. | Correct grammar and complete sentences. Developed 5 paragraphs. | Correct grammmar and complete, well-developed sentences in 5 paragraphs. | |
| Collaboration | Did not get along, wasted time | Worked well together and used time wisely | Worked well together, used time wisely, and encouraged each other | |
| Presentation | Confusing, poor eye contact, poor visual aid | Clearly presented, occasional eye contact, good visual | Clearly presented, good eye contact, helpful visual aid | |
| Total Score |
Conclusion
At the end, you should have an understanding of the key battles from the American Revolution. You should have completed an essay answering the key questions from the process section and some type of visual to be used during the class presentation.
Credits
Mr. Robert James