This document provides resources for teaching a lesson on the American Revolution to 5th grade students using technology. It recommends incorporating videos, images, podcasts, blogs, apps and interactive activities to engage students. Specific resources highlighted include an American Revolution timeline game, clickable map, trivia game, research on historical figures, writing a diary as a character from the time period, and using a blog to facilitate discussion between lessons. The goal is to use technology to appeal to different learners and make the lessons fun while deepening understanding of this time period.

1. Revolutionary War
Intended Grade Level: 5th Grade
By: Devin Colandro

2. Technology Integration
• Technology is everywhere! Kids these days are
using technology more and more throughout
their daily lives. It is important that teachers
incorporate technology into their lessons in
order to appeal to all types of learners.
Technology can also help to create a fun and
interactive learning environment while helping
to deepen students’ thinking.
• Incorporating technology into a lesson on the
American Revolution can help to increase
students’ engagement. This presentation will
demonstrate how videos, images, podcasts,
blogs apps and activities can all be incorporated
into a History lesson, on the American
Revolution. Many of the activities that are
incorporated in this lesson can be used in whole
group instruction and individual instruction both
at home or in the classroom.

3. Internet Content
• All materials in this presentation have been proven reliable as they relate
to teaching and learning about the American Revolution for 5th grade
curriculum.
• All graphics and videos are linked to the original sources on the internet.
• Please refer to the notes sections for further citations
• The Internet offers an endless supply of images and additional sites related
to The American Revolution that can help students understand more and
offers the opportunity for students and teachers to interact with others.
• Hyperlinks will work during presentation view. If You are not viewing the PowerPoint in presentation
view, then copy and past URL’s from notes section.

4. Internet Blog
• Social Studies and History Teacher's
Blog
• This blog is very useful for finding
resources for teaching the
American Revolution. The blog
includes various PowerPoints,
videos, maps, graphic organizers,
and games that can be used in a
5th grade classroom.

5. Internet Podcast
• Podcasts are another way to engage students and they can be used
to appeal students
• The Stuff You Missed In History Class website has many
podcasts related to the American Revolution that students
can easily access.
• Students can use these podcasts to confirm, question or elaborate
on the information

6. YouTube Content
• “The American Revolution From Colonies to Constitution”
This video is useful as an overview of the American Revolution. It can
be used to help explain the purpose of the war; as well as what it
took for the American colonies to become an independent nation
from England. It uses words and images which helps to keep students’
engaged.

7. Internet Resources
1. Daughters of the American Revolution is a women’s organization
dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and
securing America’s future through better education for children
2. Sons of the American Revolution is an organization that is dedicated to
assist its members teachers, schools, and the general public in order to
sustain and preserve our countries history and constitutional principles
3. National Society of the Children of the American Revolution is an
organization that was created to instill patriotic values in the youth of
America. C.A.R honor the memories of the men, women and children who
provided service to the American Revolution.

8. Inspiration

9. Teaching Materials
• American Revolution Timeline :
Interactive drag and drop game where
you can learn and remember
important dates. Can be played solo
or with a partner.
Revolution Interactive: clickable map of 13
colonies. Where can learn about important
battles, places and landmarks of the American
Revolution

10. Teaching Materials
• The Road To Revolution: Trivia game
where you can test your knowledge
about the American Revolution.
• Read Write Think: Students can activate
their prior knowledge about the
American Revolution. They can then
choose a historical figure from the
American Revolution to conduct
research on. When they finish this
research, then will write a poem to
inform their class about their historical
figure’s importance in the American
Revolution.

11. Subject-Specific Resource
• Colonial Diary Project: create a
character who lived during
American Revolution and
experienced realistic events. Each
Student will write about events,
such as the Boston Tea Party,
Signing the Declaration of
Independence, etc. and add their
own viewpoint based upon their
characteristics.
• Incorporates different learning
styles ideal for all different
students/
• Use creativity and historical events

12. Use of Internet
1. This website from PBS: Revolutionary War Music contains music and
songs during the time of the American Revolution. Examine the role
that music had on military and social history. Determine if the music
conveyed messages, such as patriotism, or if it was more sentimental.
2. Research of Primary Sources using: Digital Vaults Helps students find
primary sources related to their topic or historical figure based upon
their search. Through the students’ searches, it will help them to create
a document board.

13. Web 2.0
• Kid Blog
• Encourages students to collaborate and
discuss with teachers and peers on topics,
opinions or questions posted in relation to
the American Revolution.
• Can increase student conversation and
engagement even when they are not
physically in the classroom.
• Provides an opportunity to those students
whom may not feel comfortable to share or
talk out-loud to participate and share their
opinions or understandings.
• Students’ are able to practice their computer
and typing skills.

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