Friday, January 6, 2012

8th Grade American History


Students will analyze and interpret the reaction of the Colonists after the battles of Lexington, Concord, and Bunker Hill.  Students will then weigh the pros and cons on whether the colonists should fight for representation, recognition, or independence.  Students will interpret the Olive Branch petition from the view of King George III, create a response and then evaluate his reaction. 

Standards used: 1,2,3,4,5,6,10,13,15,16,17,20
Bloom’s taxonomy used: 1,2,3,4,5,6