Welcome to week 8! Last week we heard the “shot heard round the world” as we dove into our study of the Revolutionary War. This week we have Mix-ins for a variety of events and people that were significant in the war.
Resource Links:
The Green Mountain Boys | Curious about Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys? Check out this article.
Battle of Bunker Hill | A DK Find Out! short article about this battle complete with a photo of the monument.
Bunker Hill Monument | A more in-depth article about the Battle of Bunker Hill from the National Park Service.
The Battle of Bunker Hill | Love primary source documents? This site has copies of the correspondence significant to this battle.
Women in the American Revolution | Learn about the crucial roles women played in the Revolutionary War.
10 Amazing Women of the American Revolution | Meet 10 of the women who were influential during the war.
The Second Continental Congress | A Khan Academy lesson on this important gathering.
Second Continental Congress | More information about the convention with lots of helpful links.
Timeline of the Revolutionary War | All the events we are learning about and more, all in one place with links that give you more details.
George Washinton’s Mount Vernon | This site is bursting with info about General George Washington.
Video Links:
*Parents, please preview for your students first.
Battles of America – Bunker Hill | This is a short, fact-filled video about the battle at Bunker Hill. Also, check out the one about the siege of Fort Ticonderoga.
Battle of Bunker Hill | A longer cartoon of this battle.
The Battle of Bunker Hill | This is a live-action documentary of the battle. It could be intense for younger grades.
Liberty’s Kids – The Second Continental Congress | This episode tells about the 2nd Continental Congress. There is also an episode about Bunker Hill and one on General George Washinton taking command. It’s a great series!
The Second Continental Congress | A short summary of the significance of the 2nd Continental Congress.
King George’s Response to the Olive Branch Petition | An excerpt from the John Adams mini-series. (Intermediate & up.)
