Task 1: Research
You will research 7 key events of the Revolutionary war. During this research phase you will take notes on each event. You will want to include main ideas, key details, and the importance of each event.
Keep this critical thinking question in mind: How did this event influence the outcome of the Revolutionary War?
When your research is complete, carefully consider each event. Use the knowledge you gained to choose the event you think was most significant. You will write a persuasive essay supporting your position that this event is the most important. You will also use your research to create a visual representation of the event that interested you the most.
Task 2: EvaluationTake a quiz to test your knowledge of the Revolutionary time period after you have conducted research.
Task 3: Write
Task 2: EvaluationTake a quiz to test your knowledge of the Revolutionary time period after you have conducted research.
Task 3: Write
Write a persuasive essay. Based on your research, choose the event you think was the most important to the Revolutionary War. In your essay, support your opinion and explain why the event you chose was the most important of the Revolutionary war.
Task 4: Create
Create a visual representation of the event you found most interesting. You can create a poster, scrapbook, PowerPoint, prezi, concept map, or other project if approved by me! Make sure to review the rubric before you start to make sure your project meets requirements. This event may be the same as the event you chose for your persuasive essay but it does not have to be. You will need to include information from your research in your project. This should include as a minimum; the main ideas of your event, date, key people, importance, and why you found it interesting. This is a creative assignment, so use your imagination and be creative!
Research
These pages will provide you with resources to conduct your research. Take notes on each event on the provided notes sheet, include important information on each event and things you learned or interested you. You are encouraged to conduct your own research of reliable websites or other materials as well. Notes for each event will be counted as part of your overall project grade, so do your best.
Click each of the pictures below to see resources you can use for research!
These pages will provide you with resources to conduct your research. Take notes on each event on the provided notes sheet, include important information on each event and things you learned or interested you. You are encouraged to conduct your own research of reliable websites or other materials as well. Notes for each event will be counted as part of your overall project grade, so do your best.
Click each of the pictures below to see resources you can use for research!
Lexington and Concord | Bunker Hill | Trenton |
Saratoga | Valley Forge | Battle of Cowpens | Yorktown |
