Happy November! We hope you are having a lovely weekend so far. Our study of the Revolutionary War has begun with the “shot heard round the world”. Check out the mix-ins we have for you this week.
LISTEN, my children, and you shall hear
Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere,
On the eighteenth of April, in Seventy-five;
Hardly a man is now alive
Who remembers that famous day and year.— Paul Revere’s Ride, by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Resource Links:
American Revolution Timeline | This website has oodles of Revolutionary War resources. This timeline gives an overview of the war with links for more information.
Lexington and Concord | A brief overview of these historical battles with maps and videos and more!
Paul Revere | Be sure to explore this website as it has lots of fun information on Paul Revere and his midnight ride.
10 Things You May Not Know About Paul Revere | Learn something new about this Patriot.
Samuel Clemens | As we dive into Tom Sawyer, here’s a fun website about Mark Twain.
Tom Sawyer Coloring Pages | Print up one of these for your students to color while you read.
Spy Techniques of the Revolutionary War | What kid doesn’t love the idea of being a spy? Learn the Culper Book Code.
Yankee Doodle | Did you know this song was originally sung by the British to taunt the Americans? See an original copy of the American version.
Redcoats Vs. Patriots | Pictures of what the different armies wore. Be sure to click the link on each name to see more.
Revolutionary War Word Search | Something extra and fun. Have the kids tell you what they know about each word when they find it.
Video Links:
*Parents, please preview for your students first.
History with LEGO – Paul Revere’s Ride | If your students love LEGO, this is a fun video for them.
Liberty’s Kids – The Midnight Ride with Paul Revere | Another episode of Liberty’s Kids detailing this famous night in history.
Paul Revere – Fast Facts | A brief video about Paul Revere and his role in the Revolutionary War.
LEGO American Revolution: Battle of Lexington | More history told via LEGO. This one has two parts — one on Lexington and one on Concord.
The Battle of Lexington | A short, dramatization of the Battle of Lexington. (Could be intense for younger grades.)
