Lesson Plan Format: Day 8

Grade: 3___

Unit: The American Revolution in Massachusetts

Goal: Events and people in Massachusetts history played a major part in the development of Massachusetts

Essential Questions:

Ø What were the differences between the Minutemen and the British Militia?

Development and Selection of Activities and Resources:

Ø Compare/Contrast Map: British Militia versus Continental Army

Ø Webquest on the differences of the British and Continental Army: http://staff.fremont.net/jirusco/American%20Revolution%20webquest1.htm

Ø Question to answer: Who were the Minutemen? Why are they important in the history of the Revolutionary War?

Content:

Ø Talk about the development of the Continental Army. Talk about the differences between the armies.

Ø Go over webquest with students, making sure they write the differences down.

Curriculum Standard:

New England and Massachusetts: Standard 3.5

Assignment:

Ø Write a paragraph on the differences between the Continental and British Army. Give a picture to color in to show the differences

How will the understanding of the essential question be assessed?

Ø Paragraph writing rubric

Ø Continuation of booklet/diary