EDU 225 RAFT Project

Social Studies: The American Revolution

Row 1

ROLE (student)
A colonist under
British rule

AUDIENCE
Your fellow
colonist

FORMAT
An informative
speech listing why
the colonies should
start a revolution.

Row 2

A colonist Soldier

Colonist Soldiers
in training

An informational
story

Row 3

George Washington

The Army

A presentation
about the victories
of the war and the
importance of
democracy and
freedom

TOPIC
What were all the
reasons the
colonist began to
call for a change
in government?
You come back
from the first
major battle of the
War (Lexington)
and you are telling
your fellow
soldier about it
You will be giving
speech to the army
about the end of
the war and the
importance of
democracy,

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Edu 225 RAFT Task Card: Social Studies Row 1

Objective:

You will be able to describe all the causes that lead up to the American Revolution
Student Role:
A colonist under British rule
Audience:
Your fellow colonist
Format:
An informative speech listing why the colonies should start a revolution.
Topic:
What were all the reasons the colonist began to call for a change in government?
Directions:
1. Visit www.theamericanrevolution.org to learn more about the American Revolution
2. Use a que cards or a worksheet to plan out your reasons.
3. Type out your que cards so it is easy to read.
4. Practice reading your que cards aloud until you feel you can read it fluently and with
expression.
5. Read and record your script on the computer and download it to be brought in to the
teacher
Resources:
Que cards, fact sheet, computer, voice recording device or program
Websites to visit:
The American Revolution
www.theamericanrevolution.org
History of the American Revolution
www.history.com/topics/american-revolution

Assessment:
Prepare a 2-minute speech for your fellow students explaining what caused the American
Revolution.
You will receive up to 25 points for each of the following: written fact sheet, que cards, voice
recording of speech and reference page for supporting facts

Edu 225 RAFT Task Card: Social Studies Row 2

Objective:

You will be able to describe how the battle of Lexington set the tone for the start of the American
Revolution.
Student Role:
A colonist soldier
Audience:
Colonist Soldiers in training
Format:
An informational story
Topic:
You come back from the first major battle of the War (Lexington) and you are telling your fellow
soldier about it
Directions:
1. Visit http://www.historycentral.com/Revolt/battles.html to learn more about the major
battles of the American Revolution
2. Use an interactive map to show were the battle of Lexington took place and where the
major battles that followed were. Be Neat and Colorful!
3. Type out a summary of why the battle of Lexington is so important and where the shot
heard around the world comes from.
4. Present your map, summary and story to the class.
Resources:
Interactive map, summary sheet, fact cards, and computer for research
Websites to visit:
The American Revolution
www.theamericanrevolution.org
History of the American Revolution
www.history.com/topics/american-revolution
Assessment:
Prepare a 2-3 minute story for your fellow students explaining why the battle of Lexington was
so important and where the other major battles took place during the war.
You will receive up to 100 points for including the following: interactive map, reference page for
supporting facts

Edu 225 RAFT Task Card: Social Studies Row 3

Objective:

You will be able to describe how the American Revolution changed the face of the colonies
forever.
Student Role:
George Washington
Audience:
The Army
Format:
A presentation about the victories of the war and the importance of democracy and freedom
Topic:
You will be giving speech to the army about the end of the war and the importance of democracy
Directions:
1. Visit www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/the-revolutionary-war/ to learn more
about George Washington and his role in the American Revolution.
2. Create a Visual Avatar that looks like George Washington (use Voki.com)
3. Type out a script of George Washingtons role in the Continental Army and his tactics
used during the war.
4. Present your avatar, voice recorded speech, and script to the class
Resources:
Computer, voki avatar, voice recording, summary of events, and fact sheet
Websites to visit:
The American Revolution
www.theamericanrevolution.org
George Washington and the American Revolution
www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/the-revolutionary-war/
Assessment:
Prepare a 2-3 minute story for your fellow students explaining why George Washington was so
important during the American Revolution, and what impact he had during the war and after.
You will receive up to 100 points for including the following: voki avatar, voice recording,
summary sheet, and online references