Description
Virtual Field Trip: The American Revolution
⭐️Let’s all take a field trip! In this Virtual Field Trip, students will learn about the American revolution. Students will study a timeline of events that led to the American revolution such as the French and Indian War, the treaty of Paris, the sugar act and the currency act, the stamp act, the Boston tea party, and more!
⭐️This virtual field trip in Google Slides & Seesaw contains video links, images, reading passages, exercises, writing activities, and more.
⭐️This resource integrates a variety of social studies and reading skills. Students also complete reading and writing assignments along with watching videos and completing thought-provoking exercises. Incorporates key reading comprehension, writing, multimedia, interdisciplinary studies, and other skills.
*Please note: This resource includes links to YouTube videos, so ensure you and your students have access to YouTube before purchasing. Although great care has been taken to ensure all content is appropriate for the stated grade levels, each classroom is unique and it is recommended that teachers review all content prior to use. I recommend embedding the videos to avoid ads and other content that may be inappropriate. Instructions for embedding the videos are included and it should only take a few minutes. Also, keep in mind that any links to third-party content may be changed or removed by the content owner. All links are reviewed regularly; however, if you find a broken link, please let me know so I can update the resource accordingly.
Features:
✏️Google Slides & Seesaw Formats – These interactive formats are perfect for classroom and distance learning. Slides are interactive and can be used as a fun and engaging exercise within the classroom or remotely.
✏️Engaging Interactive Slides & Virtual Video Read Alouds – Interactive slides & virtual video read aloud take students inside the action.
✏️Reading Comprehension – Integrates key reading comprehension skills, multimedia, multiple sources, and more.
✏️Writing & Social Studies – This virtual field trip helps students understand more about the world around them and uses writing prompts to explore their reactions and ideas.
What’s Included?
- Let’s Explore the Revolution!
- What Is a Revolution?
- Characteristics of Revolutions
- 4 Characteristics of a Revolution
- Synonyms for “Revolution”
- Life and Society in the 18th Century
- Females and Males During Colonial Times
- Kids’ Lives in the 18th Century
- Slavery in Colonial America
- The Original 13 Colonies
- Locating the 13 Colonies
- Attitudes of Colonial America
- A Timeline of Events Leading Up to the American Revolution
- The French and Indian War Pt. 1
- The French and Indian War Pt. 2
- The French and Indian War Pt. 3
- The Sugar Act of 1764
- The Stamp Act of 1765
- The Continental Congress
- America’s First Ruling Body
- The American Revolution
- Analyzing Perspectives
- African Americans, Slavery, and the Revolution
- Stories of Free and Enslaved African Americans
- Comparing Stories
- The Two Georges of the Revolution
- George Washington
- King George III
- Analyzing Speech
- Multiple Perspectives
- Museum Tour
- Your Perspective
- More to Explore
- Credits
Answer Key Included
Take a closer look at what this resource looks like in this video preview.
This resource is suitable for the following grade levels:
- 4th to 8th Grade: Independent for on-level students.
Time to Complete:
This virtual field trip takes approximately 1 hour to complete. The time it takes to complete can vary based on your students. It can be completed in one session or broken up into multiple sessions.
Copyright & Terms of Use
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