Scopeandsequence SS 4 2ndnineweeks Partb

Social Studies: 4th grade: Unit 4_The War for Independence (1760-1789)_4 &1/2 weeks

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4.21 Describe the various contributions made by Benjamin Franklin to the development of a unique American society, including his scientific experiments and inventions, the development of the Albany Plan and the Join or Die political cartoon.

. Using the resources listed, and most especially the Frequently Asked Questions website, students will create an interview with Ben Franklin. Students can act the interview out as if they are a talk show crew/audience.

Now and Ben by

Gene Barretta

A Picture Book of

Benjamin Franklin

Whats the Big Idea

Ben Franklin by Jean

Fritz

http://www.limitlesslibraries.org/research-tools/ Stamp Act: http://0-americangovernment.abc-clio.com.waldo.library.nashville.org/Search/Display/1349024?terms=stamp+act Ben Franklin: http://0-americangovernment.abc-clio.com.waldo.library.nashville.org/Search/Display/196158?terms=ben+franklin+scientific+experiments Albany Plan: http://0-americangovernment.abc-clio.com.waldo.library.nashville.org/Search/Display/1690942?terms=albany+plan Join or Die: http://0-americangovernment.abc-clio.com.waldo.library.nashville.org/Search/Display/1222634?terms=join+or+die+ Frequently asked questions about Ben Franklin: http://learn.fi.edu/franklin/birthday/faq.html

Teach TN History Standards 4.21-4.26: Includes: American Revolution: Primary Sources, Content Essays, ETHS Artifact Images, Activities and Weblinks: http://www.teachtnhistory.org/index.cfm/m/90/American_Revolution

4.22 Describe the causes, course, and consequences of the French and Indian War, including the massacre at Fort Loudoun.

Using these guiding questions, create a cause and effect chart for the French and Indian War: What were the major causes of the French and Indian

Struggle for a Continent: The French and Indian Wars: 1689-1763

by Betsy Maestro

French and Indian War: http://0-americangovernment.abc-clio.com.waldo.library.nashville.org/Search/Display/205803?terms=french+and+indian+war


War? What were the consequences of the French and Indian War?

French and Indian War interactive scavenger hunt: http://mrnussbaum.com/fiwar/fiwarintscav/

Key Concepts: French and Indian War: http://www.watertown.k12.ma.us/cunniff/americanhistorycentral/07differencesdivide/The_French_and.html

4.23 Explain how political, religious, and economic ideas and interests brought about the Revolution, including:

(Proclamation of 1763)

representation .

Create a short readers theater piece about the one of the events in this standard. Use the American Revolution Readers Theater piece as an example and the resources listed for information.

If You Lived in the Time of the American Revolution by Kay Moore


American Revolution link/ primary sources: http://www.historyteacher.net/AHAP/Weblinks/AHAP_Weblinks4.htm video clip about Stamp Act: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/3/22?cmpid=MRSS_Hulu_HIS American Revolution Readers Theater: http://rosalindflynn.com/pdf%20files/AmRevolution.pdf American Revolution Time Line: http://www.ducksters.com/history/revolutionarywartimeline.php Boston Tea Party from Massachusetts Gazette: http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/etcbin/toccer-new2?id=HarCamp.sgm&images=images/modeng&data=/texts/english/modeng/parsed&tag=public&part=48&division=div2 Another Account of the Tea Party: http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/etcbin/toccer-new2?id=HarCamp.sgm&images=images/modeng&data=/texts/english/modeng/parsed&tag=public&part=49&division=div2 Intolerable Acts (available if you subscribe to edhelper.com) http://edhelper.com/ReadingComprehension_35_48.html ACTS information for kids http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ss5/b/causrev.cfm

4.24 Use a graphic Cant You Make Teach TN History Standards 4.21-4.26: Includes: American Revolution: Primary Sources, Content

Explain the different forms of protests Americans used to try to change British policies including the Boston Tea Party, tarring and feathering, letter writing, and boycotts.

organizer to show the different forms of protest and the pros and cons of each. Students can write their opinion on which form was the most effective and why?

Them Behave, King George? by Jean Fritz

Essays, ETHS Artifact Images, Activities and Weblinks: http://www.teachtnhistory.org/index.cfm/m/90/American_Revolution

-Images of political protests of today. http://www.pbs.org/search/?q=political%20unrest Social Studies for kids: http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/ Interactive, read along Boston Tea Party: www.havefunwithhistory.com/activities/btp.html Was it a big, fun party with tea? http://www.ducksters.com/history/boston_tea_party.php Boston Tea Party from Massachusetts Gazette: http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/etcbin/toccer-new2?id=HarCamp.sgm&images=images/modeng&data=/texts/english/modeng/parsed&tag=public&part=48&division=div2 Another Account of the Tea Party: http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/etcbin/toccer-new2?id=HarCamp.sgm&images=images/modeng&data=/texts/english/modeng/parsed&tag=public&part=49&division=div2 Video: History.com http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/boston-tea-party The Colonists Protest reading text. Edhelper subscription required: http://edhelper.com/ReadingComprehension_35_695.html Photos of actual documents/primary sources: http://docsteach.org/documents/search?mode=browse&menu=open&era[]=revolution-and-the-new-nation&sortBy=arc_id Bet you didnt know video: History Channel; Boston Tea Party and others: http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/american-revolution-history/videos/bet-you-didnt-know-revolutionary-war History Channel Video: Colonists Protest: http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/american-revolution-history/videos/colonists-protest-british-policies Tarred and Feathered and forced to drink tea: Primary source: Smithsonian: http://www.smithsoniansource.org/display/primarysource/viewdetails.aspx?TopicId=&PrimarySourceId=1076

4.25 Write in response: Im reading about Teach TN History Standards 4.21-4.26: Includes: American Revolution: Primary Sources, Content

Write a short summary of the events of Tennessees first settlement and settlers, including the Watauga Purchase, Watauga Compact, Little Carpenter, and Dragging Canoe.

What were the events that led to the creation of Tennessees first settlement?

Tennessee by Carole Marsh

Essays, ETHS Artifact Images, Activities and Weblinks: http://www.teachtnhistory.org/index.cfm/m/90/American_Revolution

Sycamore Shoals: Watauga: Transylvania purchase: http://www.tnhistoryforkids.org/places/sycamore_shoals Colonization: Watauga: http://www.northcarolinahistory.org/encyclopedia/98/entry/ Sycamore Shoals and Fort WataugaThe Beginning of the American Road West:http://www.wataugalakemagazine.com/sycamoreshoalstennessee.html TN Colonization: Maps and more:http://welcometoclarksvilletn.com/index/clarksville-history/ Chief Attakullakulla or Little Carpenter:http://thejamesscrolls.blogspot.com/2009/04/chief-attakullakulla-little-carpenter.html TN history: Attakullakulla or Little Carpenters story: http://www.tennesseehistory.com/class/Attakulla.htm Dragging Canoes speech: Circa 1775 http://thejamesscrolls.blogspot.com/2009/04/speech-given-by-dragging-canoe.html Dragging Canoe Timeline http://www.moccasinbend.net/cita/slcmdc/timeline.html TN Settlements summary reading: http://www.eduplace.com/ss/socsci/books/content/ilessons/4/ils_tn_gr4_u4_c08_l2.pdf Tennessee Settlement: http://www.easttennesseeroots.com/_16__Th e_Watauga_Era__1772-1776.pdf

4.26 Describe the significance of the First and Second Continental Congresses and of the Committees of Correspondence.

Create a timeline of the First and Second Continental Congress. Focus on dates and people that brought about the documents of the U.S.


Continental Congress Timeline: http://www.landofthebrave.info/continental-congress.htm 1

st Continental Congress: http://www.ushistory.org/us/10d.asp

Resources for History Teachers: Includes videos, photos and documents: http://resourcesforhistoryteachers.wikispaces.com/3.6 Thomas Jefferson and the beginning of the American Revolution/Continental Congress: http://classroom.monticello.org/kids/resources/profile/77/Jefferson-and-the-beginning-of-the-American-Revolution/

4.27 Compare and contrast first and second-hand accounts of Paul Reveres midnight ride.

Write a short account using what you already know about Paul Reveres ride. Use the list of myths and facts and write a short of account of what really happened.

And then what happened Paul Revere? By Jean Fritz

Paul Revere Heritage Project: Includes: Midnight Ride, Popular Myths, One if by Land Two if by Sea, Documents, Just Facts, Silver Works, Patriot Intelligence Network, The Poem by H.W.Longfellow, Landmarks in Boston. http://www.paul-revere-heritage.com/historic-documents.html

Paul Revere myths and facts: http://www.paul-revere-heritage.com/myths-and-facts.html Bet you didnt know: History Channel: Paul Revere and others: http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/american-revolution-history/videos/bet-you-didnt-know-revolutionary-war

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