The American Revolution

After learning about the causes of the American Revolution last week, the 7th graders are now learning about the actual events of the war.  On Monday, they looked at primary sources to see if they could find out who fired the famous "shot heard 'round the world" and learned about Paul Revere and the minutemen of Massachusetts.  Now, they are working on a menu projects about the meetings of the Continental Congress, a group of colonial delegates who tried to peacefully avoid war.  Later in the week, they will participate in a simulation that will walk students through several of the battles of the war.

Questions for your 7th grader:

• Who do you think fired the first shot of the American Revolution?
• Show me some of the menu items that you have created this year.