Here is an update on what's happening in Social Studies.
Half of our fifth grade students are Loyalists and half are Patriots. They can earn points for their team by following the Fox Hill Code, turning in quality work on time, and winning classroom competitions. Students are super engaged in this activity!
As we finished exploring life in the 13 British colonies we found the citizens unhappy with British rule, especially "Taxation without Representation!"
Students are learning about the many acts that placed taxes on imports and the anger that generated, especially in Boston, home of the Sons of Liberty.
We are currently examining primary sources about the Boston Massacre and will decide for ourselves if indeed the event was really a massacre.
Soon we will go to the Concord Museum to better understand the impact of the events of April 19, 1775 on the people of that town. Students "become" part of a prominent Concord family of the time, and learn what challenges they faced and what decisions they made.
During this unit students will research a person or event related to the Revolution, write a report, and create a visual representation to present to their classmates. In this way they can learn about a small part in some depth, but also have an overview of the war from listening to classmates' presentations.
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