top of page

Objectives:
 1.  Identify a historical memory box
 2.  Identify and describe objects that  represent the character Samuel from  Woods Runner
 3.  Analyze and tell historical  significance of documents/objects  from the American Revolution.

 

Do it Now:

1.  Make a name sign/placard - Follow template

2.  Imagine students in 200 years are doing a project about YOU!
      Pick 3 objects that represent you
      Tell how/why these objects represent you

 

 

Lecture/Smart Board:

What is a memory box?

Discuss what objects could represent Samuel from Woods Runner and place them in the "Memory Box" on the Smart Board

   -Rifle

   -Map of NYC

   -Moccasins

   -Newspaper clipping of Battle of Lexington/Concord

 

Activity:

Groups analyze documents or paintings and discuss how it represents the Revolution.

Fill out paragraph organizer with reasons their object represents the Revolution.

  -excerpt from Common Sense

  -Join or Die cartoon

  -picture of Boston Tea Party

  -picture of battle on Concord Bridge

  -excerpt from Declaration of Independence

 

 

Wrap-up:

Group share

 

Exit Ticket:

What is a memory box?

© 2014 by Carl Foss

bottom of page