Beacon Lesson Plan LibraryPolitical Ramifications of the American RevolutionCatherine ThorntonDescriptionStudents will understand reasons the colonists demanded more freedom to expand their territorial domains and extend their few freedoms via studies of the many parliamentary actions of Great Britain, as well as effects of these actions.StandardsFlorida Sunshine State StandardsSS.A.4.4.3 The student understands the significant military and political events that took place during the American Revolution. Florida Process Standards Information Managers 01 Florida students locate, comprehend, interpret, evaluate, maintain, and apply information, concepts, and ideas found in literature, the arts, symbols, recordings, video and other graphic displays, and computer files in order to perform tasks and/or for enjoyment. Effective Communicators 02 Florida students communicate in English and other languages using information, concepts, prose, symbols, reports, audio and video recordings, speeches, graphic displays, and computer-based programs. Critical and Creative Thinkers 04 Florida students use creative thinking skills to generate new ideas, make the best decision, recognize and solve problems through reasoning, interpret symbolic data, and develop efficient techniques for lifelong learning. Cooperative Workers 08 Florida students work cooperatively to successfully complete a project or activity. Materials- Pre-Post Test (see Attached File)- Computer with Internet access - Large screen T.V. connected to computer - State-adopted World History or American History textbook - Paper - Writing utensil Preparations1. Separate 3 in. x 5 in. cards with topic choices.2. Summations for each topic. 3. Make copies of pretest. 4. Make copies of post test. Procedures1. Begin lesson with brainstorming by asking the following questions: Where and when did we learn about our form of government? How did our form of government begin?2. Assuming a class population of 28, students will arrange themselves into seven groups of four members each. Within the group, a leader will emerge, as well as a recorder, a researcher, and a presenter. 3. A random drawing will take place to assign each group the topic for review. Those topics will include the following: Status of Great Britain and France and that situation Causes and Efffects of the Stamp Act Declaratory Act of 1766 and the Boston Massacre Boston Tea Party and the Quebec Act First Continental Congress Declaration of Independence Revolution and Its Ramifications Politically 4. Students will research and review their topics and prepare a presentation to share with the remainder of the class. 5. After each group completes their presentations, students will comment and question the presenting group for clarification and/or details, if necessary. 6. Non-presenting students will take notes on the content of the presentations to assist in the final assessment. 7. Guided practice will be achieved as the teacher circulates around the classroom and assists students in proper note-taking steps while verifying alertness of all students. 8. Following all presentations, brief summaries will be given by the teacher to ensure consistency. 9. The post test will be administered and graded. 10. Closure for this unit will entail completion of the essay as listed in the assessment. 11. Homework assignment will be to study the notes and summations taken during the class presentations on the given topics for preparation for a final test on the materials. Assessments1. A diagnostic instrument (pretest) will elicit level of prior knowledge regarding the beginnings of the American Revolution and a review of note taking will occur. (See attached file)2. Group assessments will include organization of presentation, depth of content, apparent understanding of topic, and completeness. 3. Additionally, after all reports are shared with the remainder of the class, each student will compose an essay on the following topic: Was the British government fair or unfair in expecting the colonists to pay taxes to Britain? Defend your answer with logical analysis. Students must support their argument with specific facts and details. Determine a number of reasons, facts, etc. prior to asking students to write the essay that should be included in the paper. Share this with students prior to writing of the paper. Web LinksWeb supplement for Political Ramifications of the American RevolutionThe David Library of the American Revolution Web supplement for Political Ramifications of the American Revolution American Revolution Persuaders by Jeremy Jones Attached FilesPre-Post Test File Extension: pdfReturn to the Beacon Lesson Plan Library. |