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Perspectives of the Revolution (6-8)

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Overview

Program Description:
How did the American Revolution impact the people of Connecticut? Enrich your class's study of the Revolution with a focused exploration of the experiences of everyday people from our state. Students ... Read more
Available to Grade(s): 6, 7, 8

Logistics

Program Format: In-School Workshop
Program Format Details: Program intended for individual classes of a grade level to experience separately.
Cost Per Student: $5
Number of Visits: 1
Length of Visit: 90 minutes
Availability: all year

Requirements

Length Info: The program is 75 minutes in length and museum educator will need 15 minutes in between classes to pack up and re-set up.
Program Requires Prior Meeting: no
Materials Arts Provider Provides: The museum will provide materials for all hands-on activities.
Materials School Provides:
The educator will need a small desk or table for program materials. If your classroom has a smartboard, the educator will use that to project images (otherwise the educator will usehardcopies.) ... Read more
Space: Classroom
Space and/or Set Up Requirements for Program:
The educator will need a small desk or table for program materials. If your classroom has a smartboard, the educator will use that to project images (otherwise the educator will usehardcopies.) ... Read more

Learning Standards

Curriculum Focus: Social Studies
Common Core Standard: Grade 5: United States History I The American Revolution
Art Form: Visual Art
Core Art Standard: Connecting Anchor Standard 11: Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.
Program Learning Targets:
Students will name at least one reason for the conflict between the colonies and England.Students will explain why different Connecticut residents held different perspectives and views towards t... Read more