Activity Overview
Hearing from a variety of different perspectives is vital to gathering a full and factual picture of history. When learning about the American Revolution, students may need teachers to provide a variety of resources. The use of diverse resources such as primary sources, videos, readings from textbooks, encyclopedias and literature can be helpful for students to gain an accurate and complete picture of the time period.
In this activity, students will create a chart that highlights the contributions and perspectives of African Americans during the American Revolution. Students will include images and text to explain at least 3 contributions or perspectives.
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Due Date:
Objective: Create a chart that highlights the contributions and perspectives of African Americans during the American Revolution.
Student Instructions:
- Click "Start Assignment".
- In the title boxes, state the contribution or perspective of an African American.
- In the description boxes, write a concise statement elaborates on that contribution.
- Create a picture for each cell using appropriate scenes, characters, or items to illustrate or symbolize each description.
Requirements: Must have.
Lesson Plan Reference
Activity Overview
Hearing from a variety of different perspectives is vital to gathering a full and factual picture of history. When learning about the American Revolution, students may need teachers to provide a variety of resources. The use of diverse resources such as primary sources, videos, readings from textbooks, encyclopedias and literature can be helpful for students to gain an accurate and complete picture of the time period.
In this activity, students will create a chart that highlights the contributions and perspectives of African Americans during the American Revolution. Students will include images and text to explain at least 3 contributions or perspectives.
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Due Date:
Objective: Create a chart that highlights the contributions and perspectives of African Americans during the American Revolution.
Student Instructions:
- Click "Start Assignment".
- In the title boxes, state the contribution or perspective of an African American.
- In the description boxes, write a concise statement elaborates on that contribution.
- Create a picture for each cell using appropriate scenes, characters, or items to illustrate or symbolize each description.
Requirements: Must have.
Lesson Plan Reference
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