Social Studies
Carolyn Koeller and Kate Peterson
Carolyn Koeller and Kate Peterson
Brief Description:
During this unit students will be able to describe how the conflict began to spread throughout the colonies and explain why the rebellion became a revolution. Students will be able to explain how key people and events influenced turning points of the war.
Enduring Understandings
Students will understand that…
Formation of the First and Second Continental Congress was the base/foundation for the future government of the United States.
Students will know:
Lexington and Concord was the official start to the Revolutionary War.
The roles and importance of American Revolution leaders.
The expansion of the war weakened the British by forcing them to spread their military resources around the world.
The impact of France and Spain allying with the Continental Army.
SOFS
SS. INQ 3: Students will develop a debatable and defensible claim based upon the analysis of sources, supporting it with evidence from multiple reliable sources representing a range of media.
SS. INQ 2: Students will evaluate a variety of primary and secondary sources to interpret the historical context, intended audience, purpose, or author’s point of view.
SS. HIS 1: Students will use multiple perspectives to analyze and explain the causes and effects of issues or events within and across time periods, events or cultures.
Students will have the opportunity to explore careers + identify activities that they enjoy
Make high school course decisions
Meet with their counselor to discuss the transition to high school
Revolutionary War Test (12/17-12/18)