Engaging with History in the Classroom

The American Revolution (Grades 6-8)
1. Auflage 2014
ISBN: 978-1-61821-253-5
Verlag: Taylor & Francis

Buch, Englisch, 186 Seiten, Format (B × H): 211 mm x 277 mm, Gewicht: 440 g

Engaging With History in the Classroom: The American Revolution is the first in a series of middle-grade U.S. history units that focus on what it means to be an American citizen, living in a democracy that expects as much from its citizens as it provides to them. In every lesson, students are asked to step into the world of the 18th-century American colonies, to hear about and to see what was happening, to read the words of real people and to imagine their hopes, dreams, and feelings. Students also learn to question the accounts left behind and to recognize different perspectives on events that marked the beginnings of our country as an independent nation. Resources for teachers include a running script useful as a model for guiding conceptualization as well as extensive teacher notes with practical suggestions for personalizing activities.

Grades 6-8

Zielgruppe

Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

Robbins, Janice I

Tieso, Carol L

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Lehrerausbildung, Unterricht & Didaktik Allgemeine Didaktik Geistes- und Sozialwissenschaften (Unterricht & Didaktik)

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Unit Overview Lesson 1 What Do You Know About the American Revolution? Lesson 2 What Is Conflict? Lesson 3 Whose Land Is It, Anyway? Lesson 4 What Caused Growing Discontent in the Colonies? Lesson 5 How Did Feelings of Discontent Escalate? Lesson 6 How Did the Conflict Over Citizens’ Rights Lead to War? Lesson 7 The Signers: Heroes or Traitors? Lesson 8 What Are the Key Ideas in the Declaration of Independence? Lesson 9 What Was Life Like on the Front Lines? Lesson 10 How Did Americans Achieve Victory at Yorktown? Lesson 11 Did the American Revolution Result in Equality for All? Lesson 12 What Have We Learned About the American Revolution? References Appendix A: Concept Development Strategies Appendix B: Books About the American Revolution About the Authors Common Core State Standards Alignment

Über Autor(innen)

Janice I. Robbins, Ph.D., is an instructor in gifted education at the College of William and Mary. She was formerly Curriculum Chief for the Department of Defense Schools worldwide as well as a district gifted coordinator, principal, and teacher.

Carol L. Tieso, Ph.D., serves as Associate Dean for Academic Programs and an associate professor of gifted education at the College of William and Mary. Additionally, she teaches graduate courses in gifted education and research design.