The Life of Paul Revere

WebQuest by Christine Neeley

3rd Grade

We will be studying and researching the life of Paul Revere. We know he was famous, but what was he famous for? Move forward to find out why...

Click the "Task" button.

In groups of two, you will research online with the links provided. Please answer the questions carefully in your own words. I want complete sentences in your answers. At the end, you will complete a graphic organizer including four words to describe Paul Revere. You will also draw a picture of Paul Revere to go along with your description. Good luck!

Click the "Process" button.

Please answer the questions below by following the links provided. Answer in complete sentences and in your own words. Do not record directly from the websites.

1. When and where was Paul Revere born?

http://www.paul-revere-heritage.com/when-was-paul-revere-born.html

2. What job did Paul Revere learn from his father?

http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/rvre/hd_rvre.htm

3. What was another job Paul Revere had? What did he create?

http://mentalfloss.com/article/54816/time-paul-revere-worked-dentist

4. What was Paul Revere a courier for? Who did he work for?

http://www.patriotshistoryusa.com/teaching-materials/bonus-materials/american-heroes-paul-revere-messenger-of-the-revolution/

5. What is the Midnight Ride?

(Watch the following video to find out)

http://www.schooltube.com/video/6af096b905354dbcbdf7/

6. What was Paul Revere most famous for saying?

(Watch the following video to find out)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6ikO6LMxF4

7. Who wrote the poem Paul Revere's Ride?

http://www.paulreverehouse.org/bio/bio.html

8. What is the significance of Paul Revere's house?

http://www.paulreverehouse.org/about/paulreverehouse

9. What were some of Paul Revere’s jobs after the Revolutionary War?

http://www.boston-tea-party.org/participants/paul-revere.html

10. When and where did Paul Revere die?

http://www.paul-revere-heritage.com/biography/later-years.html

Click the "Evaluation" button.

Now that you have learned about Paul Revere and his accomplishments, choose four adjectives to describe Paul Revere.

On the graphic organizer provided, draw and color a picture of Paul Revere. Include your four adjectives along with why you chose those describing words.

Click the "Conclusion" button.

Paul Revere was an amazing American. He created and accomplished so much in his lifetime. Think about something you have created and accomplished in your life. 

For your final project you may choose one of the following ways to present your findings about Paul Revere. Chose something that was significant about his life that you would like to share with the class.

• Write a play or speech (Dress up)
• Make a visual poster
• Make something out of clay
• Write a poem
• Create a game
• Think of something on your own and tell the teacher before you begin

Good job!

You are done!