Topic 17 The Revolutionary War - American History Curriculum

American History Curriculum
Topic 17 The Revolutionary War

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This history topic is about the Revolutionary War. Scroll down to the schedule below for all of the activities! While studying this topic you will get to:

Learn about the American Revolution and why we celebrate July 4th
Design a logo
Construct a History Pocket about Colonial work
Play Liberty's Kids -an interactive computer game about the Revolution!!

and of course much more!

U.S. History books

I have a lot of books scheduled for this topic, but feel free to pick and choose. I will be only scheduling in our "favorites" in the daily schedule (not available yet for this topic). I will be listing suggestions for boys vs. girls in the future as well to help make choosing your book list easier.

Key:

M next to a title indicates there is a corresponding map assignment in the Map or Globe section of the schedule

T next to a title indicates there is a corresponding Timeline suggestion in the Timeline section of the schedule.

Click here and also here (2 weeks total) for a daily schedule that corresponds with this topic, although I recommend you use the materials to fit around your own schedule and preferences.

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Topic 17 The Revolutionary War
Workbook	The Story of the U.S.A Book 1: Chapter 14 The American Revolution (T-1)
Reading	Optional: Johnny Tremain (We prefer the movie to the book –see videos) OR Toliver’s Secret If You Lived At The Time Of The American Revolution Joining the Boston Tea Party Emma's Journal: The Story of a Colonial Girl Winter At Valley Forge The 4th of July Story Can’t You Make Them Behave King George? And Then What Happened, Paul Revere? Why Don't You Get a Horse, Sam Adams? Where Was Patrick Henry on the 29^th of May? Will You Sign Here, John Hancock? Sam, the Minuteman Hannah of Fairfield: Pioneer Daughters #1 Magic Tree House Research Guide: American Revolution This Country of Ours Selections This is an optional read-aloud from a free* online text. 51. THE BOSTON TEA-PARTY 52. PAUL REVERE'S RIDE–THE UNSHEATHING OF THE SWORD 53. THE FIRST THRUST–THE BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL 54. THE WAR IN CANADA 55. THE BIRTH OF A GREAT NATION 56. THE DARKEST HOUR–TRENTON AND PRINCETON 57. BURGOYNE'S CAMPAIGN–BENNINGTON AND ORISKANY 58. BURGOYNE'S CAMPAIGN–BEMIS HEIGHTS AND SARATOGA 59. BRANDYWINE–GERMANTOWN–VALLEY FORGE 60. WAR ON THE SEA 61. THE BATTLE OF MONMOUTH–THE STORY OF CAPTAIN MOLLY 62. THE STORY OF A GREAT CRIME 63. A TURNING POINT IN THE WORLD'S HISTORY The Children’s Treasury of Virtues: A Prayer at Valley Forge The Bravery of Abigail Adams “Yankee Doodle”
History Pockets	History Pockets: Colonial America: Pocket 7: Work
Video	Johnny Tremain Johnny Tremain discussion questions (goes with the movie) 1776 The Declaration of Independence
Map or Globe (M)	.
Timeline (T)	1. 1773 Boston Tea Party 1775 Revolution broke out at Lexington July 4, 1776 Declaration of Independence 1783 Peace Treaty is signed ending the Revolution
Notebooking (Language arts, history papers, illustrations, etc.)	Johnny Tremain make your own mark worksheet (silversmith’s mark and modern day logos –design and illustrate) Paul Revere info and coloring sheet (Crayola.com requires free registration)
Science	.
Cooking	.
Crafts	.
Extras, Alternate Books and Notes	Wee Sing: Yankee Doodle Play Liberty's Kids software!

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