Step 1: Choose a figure (can be fictional) and ‘interview’ them to determine their opinions based on the current events of the time.
Step 2: Research & Write
Visit the following sites to get an idea of what life was like in the 1770’s and make sure you include the following information in your interview:
If you'd like more information about the American Revolution, feel free to use the Bucks County Free Library website to look up additional resources in your library and beyond.
Step 3: Collaborate
Based on your interview, present your subjects perspective to your group members. Have a discussion on whether or not actions taken by our government were just based on the events of the time. Compose an editorial in support or critique of our government of the time.
Step 4: Create a Final Product
As a final product, your group may:
Submit a newspaper compiling all interviews of group members with proper format and pictures included. Editorial should be in letter format.
Role Play: Read your interviews aloud to the class adopting appropriate mannerisms of your subject. Feel free to dress up or use props for your presentation!
Webquest Home
Your Task
Evaluation
Conclusions
http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/score_lessons/women_american_revolution/
http://www.americanrevolutionarywar.net/
http://www.neh.gov/news/humanities/1997-11/liberty.html
http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/declaration.html
http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/document/
http://www.pbs.org/ktca/liberty/
http://history.howstuffworks.com/american-history/american-colonial-life.htm
http://www.americanrevolution.org/
http://library.thinkquest.org/TQ0312848/people.htm
Bucks County Library Link
