7th+Grade+-+American+Revolution

Starting January 25, 2010, Namaste's 7th graders will be doing a research project on the American Revolution. Listed here are many online resources they can use to understand the rising tension that caused the Patriots to meet secretly to plot the Tea Party and make plans to overthrow England's rule. The research project will conclude with a debate between the Loyalists and the Patriots on Friday, March 4th.

Websites for Class on Tuesday, February 15 and Wednesday, February 16
The **STP** or **goal** for today is: //Good researchers know what they’re looking for, find it in text or online, and take pertinent notes for debate. //

Today you will take notes on at least one of the following sources: Rememeber to use the T-chart format and to write a citaiton for your source!!


 * Do you want a better understanding of the series of events that led to the Revolution? Vist the PBS Liberty! Timelineor the Boston Tea Party Historical Society Timeline


 * Learn more about the Boston Tea Party at Social Studies for Kids


 * Visit KidPort for general information about the lead-up to the war. Click on the link here: KidsPort Use the links on the left side of the page to choose the topic that you need to complete your reserch.

Remember to cite your sources! Visit Easy Bib Citation Guide and choose the corresponding type of resources to help you write a citation in the correct format.

World Book Online
World Book Student [] use the search term American Revolution for an overview

Hispanica Saber (en espanol) [] busca Independencia de Estado Unidos

//Ask Ms. Julie for the passwords so that you can use these resources at home!//

Encyclopedia Britannica
[] use the keyword American Revolution

en espanol []
 * busca Guerra de Independencia de los Estados Unidos **

//Ask Ms. Julie for the passwords so that you can use these resources at home!//

Videos
Connect here to download a PBS video called //Liberty! Reluctant Revolutionaries// //[]//
 * Have a Chicago Public Library Card (with no overdue books or fines?!)**

Watch many [|short videos] on topics such as the Boston Tea Party, the Continental Congress and the Declaration of Independence at havefunwithhistory.com.

Stream more short videos on the [|history.com] website. There are also very brief articles below the videos.

Websites
PBS has a number of activities that complement their video series. Link here to the [|Road to Revolution game] to test your knowledge! Or click through to various newspaper headlines from that time at [|Chronicles of the Revolution]. See how events unfold in this clear and concise [|Timeline of the Revolution].
 * PBS' //Liberty! Road to Revolution// site**

Primary Documents
Read an [|Interview with Benjamin Franklin] about the Stamp Act.

See a [|proclamation from King George, an engraving of the Boston Massacre and a letter]; all of these are evidence of growing tension between the Patriots and England.

Read real [|spy letters]! This collection is provided by the University of Michigan's Clements Library. You can read the letters and learn more about the background story behind each one.