The American Revolution, Middle School American History Era 3 (1754-1820s) FLEX

This FLEX course covers events leading up to the American Revolution, the American War for Independence, and the creation of the United States Government. Lessons are planned using the UCLA history standards. It is the third in the series to cover the 9 eras of American History. Classes in this series do not need to be completed in chronological order. 

This is a FLEX course so no live meetings will occur. Students will complete lessons and interactions with the instructor and other students at a time that is convenient for them. 

This class will be a mix of lecture and interactive note-taking, discussion, and projects/games/activities that extend learning. Students will guide their own learning by asking meaningful questions and seeking the answers through primary sources. 

Lessons and interaction as part of this Flex class include:
--sharing feedback and assignments via Flipgrid
--using Nearpod to interact with other students and the teacher
--reacting to learning in the classroom and responding to others' learning as well
--competing with classmates using Kahoot

Week 1:
The 7 Years War
Using primary sources from and multiple perspectives, students will learn about the follow aspects of what is sometimes referred to in the United States as the French and Indian War.
---The 7 Years War
---Effects of the war on the Native Americans, the French, the English, and the Colonists
---Proclamation of 1763
---Pontiac’s War 
 
Week 2:
Discontent in the Colonies
Using primary sources from and multiple perspectives, students will discover the events that lead up to the American War for Independence. 
---Taxes and smuggling
---Sons and Daughters of Liberty
---Acts of violence and rebellion

Week 3:
The Boston Massacre
Using primary sources and videos, students will learn what the Boston Massacre was and how it contributed to the unrest in the American Colonies.
---Perspectives on the massacre
---Use of propaganda on both sides
---Play the interactive role-playing game "For Crown or Colony."

Week 4:
Tensions Rising and the Fighting Begins
Using primary sources and identifying multiple perspectives, students will learn about events considered to be the tipping point for the fight for American Independence. 
---Boston Tea Party
---Intolerable Acts
---Continental Congress
---role of militia
---Paul Revere and Lexington and Concord

Week 5:
People of the Revolution
Using primary sources and identifying multiple perspectives, students will discuss various women who were influential to the cause of American Independence. Some names include:
---Phyllis Wheatley and the role of authors, poets, and propagandists
---Deborah Sampson and the role of female soldiers and minutewomen
---Margaret Cochran Corbin and the role of camp followers
---Sybil Ludington, messenger 
---Abigail Adams and the role of wives and mothers
---Daughters of Liberty
---Presidentials (George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson etc.)
---Other Heavy Hitters (Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, Lafayette, Patrick Henry, Nathan Hale etc.)
---The Other Side (King George, Benedict Arnold, etc.)

Week 6:
Documents that Changed History
Using primary sources and identifying multiple perspectives, students will learn about the important documents that changed the Revolutionary War into a War for Independence. 
---Common Sense by Thomas Paine
---The Declaration of Independence
---Articles of Confederation
---Constitution vs. Articles of Confederations
---Slavery and the constitution
---Bill of Rights


If you are a repeat learner--welcome back! Please reach out to me about a 15% discount. 
I also provide sibling discounts for siblings taking the same class. 

Students of all backgrounds and learning abilities are welcome in my classroom. If there is an accommodation you'd like me to make for your child, please reach out. This classroom is a safe space.