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Here are the teacher pack items for A Nation Is Born:
Overview In this experience, students share how they celebrate the Fourth of July. Then they learn about the Treaty of Paris and focus on a map showing the outcome of the Revolution. Next they are introduced to a group of Founding Fathers and write a short report about one of them. Finally, they reflect on what tasks faced the new nation. For the report in Scene 3, you can use the opportunity to teach students how to search effectively for information online or in the school library. There is a short article about the Founding Fathers in the Student Pack to help them get started. Estimated duration: 40–60 minutes or several days, depending how much time you want to give students to research their reports Vocabulary words: Objectives
The Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The War of Independence continued until 1781. The final peace treaty was signed in 1783. In this lesson, you will learn about the outcome of the War of Independence.
Objectives
How does your family celebrate the Fourth of July? Draw or upload a picture showing something that you like to do on Independence Day.
Give students a few minutes to complete and discuss the activity. Ask them to reflect on what they are celebrating—the founding of the United States as an independent country.
