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"Professor Time & The American Revolution" (Social Studies, History)

Quirky Professor Time is off to Colonial America to find out about the birth of our nation. Students find out what sparked the American Revolution and hear stories first hand from George Washington and Betsy Ross. The stories teach them about the events leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the formation of the United States government. Students watch history come alive on a giant video with animated characters and historical images. The kids also participate in interactive comedy skits to prepare them for the time travel adventure. At the end of each performance, the kids test their knowledge playing a game show where they can win prizes.

For 3rd - 5th grades.

Duration: 50 minutes

Setup: 1 and 1/2 to 2 hours depending upon performance space.

Tech Requirements: One Table 6'X2' and one Electrical Outlet (We bring the rest!)

 

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Curriculum Standards Connections

Students will:

Explain the political roots of our modern democracy in the United States of America.

Explain the ancient Athenians’ idea that a community should choose its own leaders.

Compare and contrast Athens as a direct democracy with the United States as a representative democracy.

The student will explain the importance of the basic principles that provide the foundation of a republican form of government.

Explain why in the United States there is a separation of power between branches of government and levels of government.

Name the three levels of government (national, state, local) and the three branches in each (executive, legislative, judicial), including the names of the legislative branch (Congress, General Assembly, county commission or city council).

State an example of the responsibilities of each level and branch of government.

Locate major topographical features identifing major mountain ranges of the United States of America: Appalachian, Eastern Seaboard, Colonies of Colonial America

Discuss the lives of Americans who expanded people’s rights and freedoms in a democracy. (Paul Revere, Ben Franklin, Sons Of Liberty, Thomas Jefferson,

The student will discuss the character of different historical figures in describing how the different historical figures display positive character traits of cooperation, diligence, courage, and leadership.

The student will explain the importance of the basic principles that provide the foundation of a Democratic form of government.

Student will explain causes, events, and results of the American Revolution.

Trace the events that shaped the revolutionary movement in America, including the French and Indian War, British Imperial Policy that led to the 1765 Stamp Act, the slogan “no taxation without representation,” the activities of the Sons of Liberty, and the Boston Tea Party.

Explain the writing of the Declaration of Independence; include who wrote it, how it was written, why it was necessary, and how it was a response to tyranny and the abuse of power.

Describe the major events of the American Revolution and explain the factors leading to American victory and British defeat; include the Battles of Lexington and Concord, Saratoga, and Yorktown.

Describe key individuals in the American Revolution with emphasis on King George III, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Benedict Arnold, Patrick Henry, and John Adams.

The student will analyze the challenges faced by the new nation.

Identify the weaknesses of the government established by the Articles of Confederation.

Identify the three branches of the U. S. government as outlined by the Constitution, describe what they do, how they relate to each other (checks and balances and separation of power), and how they relate to the states.

Identify and explain the rights in the Bill of Rights, describe how the Bill of Rights places limits on the power of government, and explain the reasons for its inclusion in the Constitution in 1791.

Government/Civic Understandings - The student will describe the meaning of
Natural rights as found in the Declaration of Independence (the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness).

“We the people” from the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution as a reflection of consent of the governed or popular sovereignty.
The federal system of government in the U.S.

The student will explain how a citizen’s rights are protected under the U.S. Constitution.
a. Explain the responsibilities of a citizen.
b. Explain the freedoms granted and rights protected by the Bill of Rights.
c. Explain the concept of due process of law and describe how the U.S. Constitution protects a citizen’s rights by due process.

Map Skills for all levels include identifying key geographical areas and comparing and contrasting regions as they change through history.

 

 

 

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