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Resistance and Rebellion

Colonial Resistance and Movement Toward Revolution

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 8th Grade

In this lesson, students analyze primary documents to better understand the colonial resistance to British rule and how resistance influenced the American Revolution. Students generate high-level questions to prompt each other to consider the many aspects of colonial resistance. All students then participate... Read more »

Lesson 5E Lesson
Resistance and Rebellion

Colonial Resistance and Movement Toward Revolution

Subject Subject

  • Social Studies

Course Course

  • U.S. History

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 8th Grade

Copied To Clipboard Standards

  • 8.1.3G, 8.1.5, 8.1.5C, 8.1.5E, 8.1.6, 8.1.6A, 8.1.6B, 8.1.6C, CLR401, CLR402, IDT402, IDT403, REL402, WME401, WME402, PPV301
More 200 minutes
Time Frame 3-4 class period(s)
Too Late to Apologize

Declaration of Independence 

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 8th Grade

Using text analysis techniques, students will explore the Declaration of Independence. They will specifically look at the Four Principles of Government and apply those ideas to the grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence to better understand the reasons behind why the colonies desired to... Read more »

Lesson 5E Lesson
Too Late to Apologize

Declaration of Independence 

Subject Subject

  • Social Studies

Course Course

  • U.S. History

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 8th Grade

Copied To Clipboard Standards

  • 8.1.6, 8.1.6A, 8.1.6B, 8.1.6C, 8.1.6D, CLR401, CLR403, IDT402, I&A  301, D&S 301, ORG 302
More 175 minutes
Time Frame 3-4 class period(s)