A Little Mystery in Your History: Patriots Vs. Loyalists
In this one time class, we will learn about the major players in the American Revolutionary War while piecing together clues to solve a mystery challenge!
Mrs. B, ELA Teacher, B.of Ed.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(791)
What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hoursAssessment
No formal assessment or grade will be given, but during the class, attention will be given to how much knowledge students already know about the subject matter and teaching will be adjusted accordingly.Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Go back in time with me to the American Revolutionary War when the Thirteen Colonies fought against Great Britain to become their own country. Colonists were asked to pick sides and many sided with the Patriots. BUT.....How many people chose to side with Britain? How many people didn't pick sides at all? Who were the heroes and leaders of the Patriots? Did the Loyalists have any heroes? What happened to the Loyalists when America won the war? The answers might surprise you! All of these questions will be answered plus much more as we dive into "Patriots Vs. Loyalists"! The following topics will be covered: -Reasons Patriots Wanted Their Own Country -Reasons Some People Chose to Be Loyalists -Families With Both Patriots and Loyalists -Key Figures on Both Sides -Where Did Loyalists Go After War But wait, there’s more!! A MYSTERY CHALLENGE.... Not only will students gain knowledge about Patriots versus Loyalists during the American Revolutionary War, but a mystery challenge related to one of the key historical figures will be presented at the beginning of class. Using slides, music, and drama throughout this fun and interactive lesson, I will give various clues for our young sleuths to try their hands at solving the mystery. Learners will each be given the opportunity to discuss their theories with others in the class and will also be encouraged to ask me questions during the lesson to “follow their hunches”. All will be revealed at the end of the class, plus learners will have gained knowledge about this fascinating time of history. Let’s put a little mystery in your history!
Learning Goals
Learners will come away with knowledge in the following areas:
-Critical Thinking and Reasoning
-Respecting Other’s Views
-Reasons Patriots Wanted Their Own Country
-Reasons Some People Chose to Be Loyalists
-Families With Both Patriots and Loyalists
-Key Figures on Both Sides
-Where Did Loyalists Go After War
Other Details
Supply List
A PDF attachment for our young detectives to write down CLUES and NOTES while they solve the mystery will be posted on the classroom page prior to class. Learners may print out this sheet in black and white. Please have a pencil on hand as well.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
5.0
791reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
It has been my pleasure to teach Middle School students the history of North America in Canadian classrooms for over 20 years. The history of Canada and the history of the United States will always be intertwined and it’s awesome to see the lightbulb go off in our kids’ brains when they first realize this! I live for and LOVE these light bulb moments. Know that when your learners take my classes, they will be taught to consider more than their own points of view, learn some interesting historical information in a fun way, and develop critical thinking and reasoning skills that are more important now than ever before.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
40 min
Completed by 270 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-5 learners per class
