Revolutionary War: What Would You Do?
Students tackle fascinating historical questions that put them in the shoes of a range of people from the past, from the rich and famous to ordinary citizens. Each lesson can be done either as an in-depth activity requiring up to two full class periods, or as a “quick motivator” requiring only 20–30 minutes. Detailed teacher pages give step-by-step instructions, list key vocabulary terms, offer troubleshooting tips, present ideas for post-activity discussions, and furnish lists of related sources. Reproducible student handouts clearly lay out the decision-making scenarios, provide "outcomes," and present related primary source readings and/or images with analysis questions. Decision-Making Book available for purchase on Social Studies School Service. Critical Thinking book forthcoming on Social Studies School Service. Free samples available below!
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Free Lessons
Critical Thinking Lesson Sample: Guerrilla Tactics as Key to Americans Winning
Lesson List: Critical Thinking in History: Revolutionary War (written and coming soon!)
Free Lesson! Conspiracy Theories (1692-1789)
Published Materials
Annotated Bibliography: Critical Thinking in History: Revolutionary War
(order from Social Studies School Service)
Critical Thinking Lesson: Loyalist Land Confiscated
Critical Thinking Lesson: Crossing the Delaware Painting: Accurate?
Critical Thinking Lesson: Geography as Key to Americans Winning
Lesson List: Decision Making in History: Revolution
Sample Lesson: Decision Making: Revolution