7.3 American Independence

Unit Description:  Growing tensions over political power and economic issues sparked a movement for independence from Great Britain. New York played a critical role in the course and outcome of the American Revolution.

 Stage 1- Desired Results

Common Core Standards, Performance Indicators, and Themes

(Standards: 1, 2; Themes: TCC, GOV, ECO)

Social Studies Practices (begin on page 3)

Common Core Learning Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science,and Technical Subjects (begins on page 76)

Knowledge 

Students know that...

The physical environment and natural resources of North America influenced the development of the first human settlements and the culture of Native Americans. Native American societies varied across North America.

Skills

Students will be able to...

 Students will examine theories of human settlement of the Americas.

 Students will compare and contrast different Native American culture groups of North America, with a

focus on the influence geographic factors had on their development.

 Students will examine various groups of Native Americans located within what became New York

State and the influence geographic factors had on their development.

Key Terms 

 Stage 2- Assessment Evidence

Summative Tasks 

  Stage 3- Related Lessons

Lessons and Content 

 Videos and Interactive Activities