Social Studies - 5th Grade
Lesson Plans

Standard 2

Students will understand the chronology and significance of key events leading to self-government.

Objective 2

Evaluate the Revolutionary War's impact on self-rule.

• Hidden Science in Colonial Living
  Students explore the science involved in the making of items used in colonial life: bread, butter, soap, candles, wool, etc.
• Revolutionary War
  After researching the time period around the Revolutionary War, students should understand the how's and why's behind the Revolution.

  Enduring Understanding:

  • Key events led to self-government in the colonies.
  • Change comes through revolution.
  • Independence was important to the American colonies.
  • Individuals, even outside of the elected leaders can have a profound impact on history.
    
  Essential Questions:
  • What factors contribute to war?
  • How did the Revolutionary War impact the colonies ability to rule themselves?
  • Does change only come through compromise?
  • Can an individual person make a difference?
• Revolutionary War Debate
  Students will use debate as a tool for discussing the Revolutionary War.

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