A Revolutionary WebQuest - "It is the right of the People...to institute new Government..." reads the Declaration of Independence. The American Revolution is the War for Independence. Learn of the heroes, the battles, victories and defeats, and the culture of the colonies. Read about all aspects of the war, and learn how the American colonists defeated the overwhelming odds of British tyranny. Interact while you experience what life was like as a minuteman. (M)
History Place: American Revolution - (Y, M, O, T)
Revolutionary War Internet Scavenger Hunt - 4-8th grade (M)
American Revolution - From the Educator's Reference Desk designed to help students to understand the causes of the American Revolutionary War. (O)
The American Revolution - From A Lesson Plans Page for grade 5. (M)
Happy Fourth of July - Homeschool curriculum ideas for understanding freedon and independence, The promise of the Declaration of Independence, people of the American Revolution, the places of the American Revolution, and the United States Constitution. (Y, M, O, T)
Digital History - Children in History - "Young people were involved in all the crucial episodes of American history: They sailed with Columbus; served as go-betweens for English colonists and Indians; toiled as indentured servants; were kidnapped into slavery; fought in the Revolution and the Civil War; labored in coal mines and factories; and stood at the forefront of the Civil Rights movement. Many young people recorded their experiences in diaries, personal letters, and memoirs." (Y, M, O, T)
The Declaration of Independence - From the National Archives (where the Declaration is housed), this website includes images of the original Declaration and its history as well as links to other important national documents that are housed at the Archives. (Y, M, O, T)
The Road to Revolution - "Test your knowledge about the American Revolution, and see if you can navigate your way to independence. Every correct answer gets you closer to liberty!" From PBS. (Y, M, O, T)
Molly Pitcher - (Y,M)
Camp Follower Soldier "Molly Pitcher" - Biography (Y,M)
Molly Pitcher - Social Studies for Kids (Y,M)
Unit IV: What Was the American Revolution? 1760-1836 - Crossroads: High School Curriculum (O)
Teacher Views: The Hatmaker's Sign - Literature Unit study by Katy Smith, Pratt Elementary School. Pratt, WV. Grade 3 (Y)
The Loyalist Meets the Patriot - Middle and high school students of the American Revolution are much more likely to learn about the attitudes of the Patriots than those of the Loyalists. This activity asks students to write dialogues between Loyalists and Patriots in which both characters express their points of view. In the process, students will learn about the Loyalists' concerns and desires and will consider their own opinions on the Loyalist arguments. Grades 8-12 (O)
The Battle of the Battlefields - The President of the United States has decided that the American people (and also visitors from other countries) should have the opportunity to learn more about the major battles of the War for Independence. He has authorized an award of $1,000,000 for the construction of a new museum at the site of the most important battle fought during the war. The main difficulty, the President has discovered, is determining which battle site should get the money. To make the right decision, the President needs your help! Grade 5. (M)
The Revolutionary War and Children's Literature - Grades 3-8 (Y,M)
Americab Revolution Simulation - In order for students to understand why the American colonies declared their independence, the students should be able to relate to that which is held most dearly i.e. life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Grades 6-8 (M)
The American Revolution lesson plan - Lessons, Activities and on line Quizzez (M)
The American Revolution: Valley Forge - On-line lesson from Social Studies School Service. (M)
Birth of A Nation. - People, places, events and timelines. From ThinkQuest Junior. (Y,M)
The Timeline of the Revolution - Valley Oak Elementary's Room 9 Presents (Y)
The Revolutionary War: A Journey Towards Freedom! - Designed to be an online reference tool and a forum for discussion on American History around the time of the Revolution (1763-1810). This area is for students, teachers, and anyone with an interest in history. Visit the Fun Zone and play one of our games, or go to the forum and start or join a discussion! If you're a teacher, you may find the Teacher's Corner helpful. (M)
Liberty: The American Revolution - From PBS. Lessons and Teacher resource guides available. (M,O,T)
Virtual Marching Tour of the Revolutionary War - From ushistory.org (M,O)
America's Freedom Documents - Here are the "Freedom Documents" from Early America — the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Documents on view here at Archiving Early America, they are shown as they first appeared to the public at that time, along with the full text of each document. (Y, M, O, T)
A Revolution Webquest - (Y,M)
Declaring Independence:Drafting the Documents - (Y, M, O, T)
The Declaration of Independence - (Y)
The Hatmaker's Sign - Internet Connection Activity - Grade 4. Traditional Crafts, Declaration of Independence and Women in U.S. History. (y)
Revolutionary War Sites - From Online Student Resources (Y, M, O, T)
Revolutionary Money - Money Cut outs from each of the 13 colonies. From Smithsonian Education (Y, M, O, T)