Lesson Plan: The First Shots of the American Revolutionary War
This lesson plan covers the events leading up to the Battle of Lexington and Concord, the significance of the battle in the American Revolutionary War, and the analysis of primary sources.
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Lesson Plan: The First Shots of the American Revolutionary War
Details of the Lesson
Subject: History
Grade Level: High School
Duration: 1 hour
Learning Outcomes
- Know the events that led to the Battle of Lexington and Concord
- Understand the significance of the Battle of Lexington and Concord in the American Revolutionary War
- Can analyze primary sources to draw conclusions about historical events
Methodology
The lesson will begin with a brief lecture on the events leading up to the Battle of Lexington and Concord. Students will then work in pairs to analyze primary sources related to the battle, such as Paul Revere's engraving and eyewitness accounts. After analyzing the sources, students will participate in a class discussion to draw conclusions about the events of the battle and its significance in the American Revolutionary War.
Resources/Materials Required
- Primary sources related to the Battle of Lexington and Concord
- Whiteboard and markers
- Laptop and projector
Activities
- Brief lecture on the events leading up to the Battle of Lexington and Concord
- Pair work to analyze primary sources
- Class discussion to draw conclusions about the events of the battle and its significance in the American Revolutionary War
Assessment
Students will be assessed on their ability to analyze primary sources and draw conclusions about historical events. They will also be assessed on their participation in the class discussion.
