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Here are the teacher pack items for A Nation Is Born:
Overview In this experience, students explore ways people celebrate the Fourth of July. Then they learn about the Treaty of Paris and examine a map showing the outcome of the American Revolution. Next, they learn about several Founders and write a short report about one of them. Finally, they learn about the challenges the new nation faced as it began to create its government. 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 several Founders 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 American Revolution continued for several more years. Major fighting largely ended after the British surrendered at Yorktown in 1781, and the Treaty of Paris officially ended the war in 1783. In this lesson, you will learn about the outcome of the American Revolution.
Objectives
How do people celebrate the Fourth of July? Draw or upload a picture showing a Fourth of July tradition or activity you have experienced, seen, or learned about.
Give students a few minutes to complete and discuss the activity. Remind them that the Fourth of July marks the adoption of the Declaration of Independence and celebrates the founding of the United States as an independent country.
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