American Revolution

An in depth look at the Amendment that protects people from having to house and feed soldier. In studying this Amendment, your students will learn the history behind quartering of soldiers, an in depth study of the 3rd Amendment, and a Matching...

This fun debate style game energizes students and inspires awesome discussion! Students decide which revolutionary term wins mini bracket competitions.  Bracket Competitions include: Declaration of Independence VS The Tea Act Intolerable Acts VS...

This activity is an excellent introduction the The American Revolution. Pull your students in with this FOOTBALL themed battles worksheet. This could be substituted for what you already do or used as a hook. The video that instructs students is...

What are SketchNotes? SketchNotes are rich visual notes created from a mix of handwriting, drawings, hand-drawn typography, shapes, and visual elements like arrows, boxes, and lines. As educators recognize the importance of student learning styles...

Need a short, fun, and memorable lesson on the Plymouth Colony that could take less then 15 minutes? Use the link at the top of the notes to watch "Story Time" with Mr. Beats. Stop the video and have students take visual notes as you add info of your...

Compare the climate, geography, reason for settlement, religion, government, Important people, and Life Lessons of Jamestown and Plymouth. Make this lesson interactive by adding PearDeck add-ons to this google slides presentation. If...

Incorporate the Broadway smash hit musical Hamilton in your classroom! "Guns and Ships" describes the contributions Marquis de Lafayette made to the American Revolution and highlights the relationship George Washington and Alexander Hamilton...

This is Part 1 of a Six-Part US History Scavenger Hunt series where students examine primary source reading passages from major historical events. It is completely student-centered, GOOGLE Compatible, and ready to print, copy and go!...

Are you in a review game rut? I had played Quizlet Live, Kahoot and others so much, my students were tired of them. One day a student asked, “Can we play BINGO?” – and this product is the result. American Revolution Bingo! My kids...

Incorporate the Broadway smash hit musical Hamilton in your classroom! "Right Hand Man" describes the struggles George Washington faces as commander of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. I used this song and lyric sheet to...

Patriots' Day is the third Monday in April. Use the battle of Lexington and Concord facts in this resource to explore  that fateful SHOT HEARD ROUND THE WORLD - The beginning of the American Revolution.   The Battles of Lexington and Concord...

In order to ensure survival, colonists had to solve a variety of problems. This PBL will immerse you in the lives of struggles of colonists trying to make a new life in North America. You will be asked to use research, critical thinking, and problem...