Did you know that Yankee Doodle was written to poke fun at the Colonial army? Or that several women, such as Deborah Sampson, played important roles in the American Revolution? Students build Internet research skills while learning these and other fascinating facts. Great graphic organizers aid students in recording information to use in designing a diorama of a famous battle, creating a comic strip about the drafting of the Declaration of Independence, and much more.
Grades: Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Difficulty: Intermediate, Middle School
Pages: 48 pages
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