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Significant Figures of The Revolutionary War

Unit Portfolio Presentation By: Amber Magee

Unit Summary

Students will read biographies on George Washington, Betsy Ross, and Paul Revere and learn about their contributions to The Revolutionary War. Students will work in small groups when completing the assignment. After collaborating in small groups, students will address ways in which these significant figures contributed influenced our world today and later share it with an audience.

Curriculum - Framing Questions

Essential Question: What is the Revolutionary War? Who fought in the Revolutionary War?

Unit Questions: What significant figures contributed to the

Revolutionary War? Content Questions:

Who was George Washington? How did George Washington contribute to The

Revolutionary War? What was Betsy Ross’s contribution to The United

States during the Revolutionary War? Paul Revere is known for what historical event?

Identification of People & Contributions

This project will help my students develop 21st century skills by: Exploring different texts regarding significant

figures during the Revolutionary War and create conclusions to answer the Unit Questions

Collaborating with peers and teachers Demonstrate knowledge and understanding in

a presentation once the lesson is complete

Gauging Student Needs Assessment

Purpose of the Assessment To gather information and assess students prior knowledge

about The Revolutionary War. What I want to learn from my students?

I want to find out what they already know about the Unit Questions and what they know about The Revolutionary War.

How I have tried to promote higher-order thinking? I question students to identify how certain contributions have

affected our world today. How the assessment information helps me and my students

plan for upcoming activities in the unit? If students do not understand how specific contributions/events

have impacted our world today I can provide additional instruction clarifying misconceptions. If students have different levels of understanding about the importance of contributions, I can give additional instructional activities such as articles and books. We will revisit this assessment throughout the unit for students to add their knowledge.

My Goals for the Course

Discover ways to engage my students in the lesson and find ways to get my students more interested in learning history

Show how technology can be incorporated in instruction

Demonstrate different kinds of technology that can be applied to myself and my students

Share ideas and collaborate with other teachers

Goals for My Students

Learn fundamental historical events and how these events have impacted our world today

Learn how to become more independent by completing tasks on their own

Request for Feedback

Find additional assessment methods assessing whether or not students understand the lesson