A New Country Is Born
| State | WV |    |
| Status | Ready for Users | |
| Stage | Public | |
| Subject | English/Language Arts Mathematics Social Studies | |
| Author | Jim Davis
Robin Davis Debbie Hibbs Rowlesburg Elementary Middle School | |
| Description | In this integrated, thematic unit, students will learn skills that will enable them to investigate the events that led to America's freedom. | |
| The 21st Century Tools | Computer with Internet access
Word processing program T-View Selected URL sites Computer printer | |
| Grade Level | 5 | |
| National Standards | Language Arts:
Gather and use information for research purposes. Use general skills and strategies of the reading process. Use listening and speaking strategies for different purposes. United States History: Understand the causes of the American Revolution, the ideas and interests involved in shaping the revolutionary movement, and the reasons for the American victory. Understand the impact of the American Revolution on politics, economy, and society. Understand how the values and institutions of European economic life took root in the colonies. | |
| Keywords | American Revolution
Paul Revere Boston American Colonies Colonial Careers | |
| Lesson Plan URLs (new Window) | Overview
Lesson 1: Marching In Time Lesson 2: Stepping Back In Time Lesson 3: Paul Revere's Ride Lesson 4: Mapping It Out Lesson 5: Colonial Careers | |
| English IGO or CSO | Reading Comprehension: 5.15, 5.16, 5.18, 5.20, 5.22, 5.25, 5.26, 5.27, 5.32, 5.33, 5.34
Writing: 5.52, 5.54, 5.55, 5.64, 5.60 Listening / Speaking: 5.18 Study Skills: 5.172, 5.176, 5.159, 5.160, 5.162, 5.164, 5.174 Computer Technology: 5.179, 5.180, 5.182, 5.183, 5.186, 5.188 | |
| Math IGO or CSO | Statistics/Probability: 5.23
Measurement: 5.36, 5.46 | |
| Social Studies IGO or CSO | History: 5.37, 5.39, 5.36
Geography: 5.32 Computer Technology: 5.63, 5.64, 5.180, 5.182, 5.183 | |