Reporting+on+the+Causes+of+the+American+Revolution

1. Primary and secondary sources are used to examine events frommultiple perspectives and to present and defend a position. 5.The ideas of the Enlightenment and dissasatisfaction with colonial rule led English colonists to write the Decalaration of Indepedence and launch the American Revolution. 6.The outcome of the American Revolution was national Independence and new political, social, and economic relationships for the American people. Introduction Time required: 2-3 class periods **Intro Lesson Resources:** [|Road to Revolution.pptx] [|Road to Revolution Handout.docx] **Project Time Required:** 4-5 Class Periods **Lesson Resources:** [|CausesPacket.pdf] [|TakingSidesIntro.pdf] [|ReportingCauses.Directions.pdf] [|american revolution.pub]
 * 2011 Model Curriculum: PK-12 Social Studies Grade Eight**
 * Content Statements:**
 * Lesson Objectives:** **1.**Students will learn about the causes of the American Revolution. 2. Students will take the position of an American Patriot or King George III and report on the event/Cause of the American Revolution by radio broadcast via podcast, televised broadcast via flipcam, or newspaper report via publisher. 3. Students will present to the class their news reports.