This is my lesson on The Boston Massacre using the IPADS. Follow along with the presentation and then take the quiz below.
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The Boston Massacre (Power Point)
Causes:
-Because of their victory in the French and Indian War, Britain wanted to gain more control over their North American colonies.
-Added more men because of abusive "Bostinians."
-The colonists were opposed to British troops being stationed in North America.
-Customs officials repeatedly asked for military backing, in the hope that a show of force would enable them to collect duties from reluctant colonists.
What Happened?
-March 5, 1770
-Yelling in the streets
-Soldier knocked down a civilian
-Brought more civilians back; started throwing stones and snowballs.
-Shots fired
-Crispus Attucks shot and killed (First person killed in American Revolution)
Trial
-Lawyer was John Adams
-All charges were acquitted, except for a couple of soldiers that were charged with manslaughter
-They were released though, after being branded on the hand.
Aftermath
-Townshend Acts were repealed
-One of the most important events that turned colonial sentiment against King George III and British acts and taxes
-The colonists wanted to break away from a corrupt government that was trying to take away the colonist's basic rights.
-It angered the people, creating in many a desire to rid the country of British rule.
How did the Boston Massacre contribute to the American Revolution?
Many colonists disliked the fact that British troops were stationed in Boston, some even in the houses. It shows the injustice in these colonies. "American opinion was radicalized by skillful propaganda, which moved many former moderates to outspoken opposition to British policies." This infamous quarrel proved to be a milestone in America's road to independence. Basically, this rebellion foreshadowed the huge event that was awaiting just a few years away.
Lesson Plan
Lesson
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Author: Gian Verderame
Based on
lesson by: Gian Verderame
Date created: 2/8/13
BACKGROUND
INFORMATION
Subject(s): History
Topic
or Unit of Study: Boston
Massacre
Grade/Level:
7-8
STANDARDS
& ASSESSMENT
Standards: 6.1.8.D.3.d--Analyze
how prominent individuals and other nations contributed to the causes, execution, and outcomes of the American Revolution.
Assessment
Plan: Students will be graded on how well they can analyze primary sources of
certain individuals and formulate an argument based on that data.
Assessment/Rubrics: There is no right or wrong answer. Students will be graded on scale of
1-5. 1: No clear argument, does
not explain, shows very little insight into the experience. 5: Clear and well-thought out argument, shows a high degree of
insight, created a believable argument.
IMPLEMENTATION
Goal(s): Students will be able to understand the
causes and effects of the Boston Massacre and how it led up to the American
Revolution. They will be able to understand
the different points of view from many individuals involved in the event. What actually happened on March 5,
1770?
Objective: With a Power Point presentation on The
Boston Massacre, students analyze many different points of view. Questions that will be raised are “Who
is to blame?” and “What actually happened?” The students will look at personal accounts from British
Captains and colonists in Boston.
Students will formulate an argument based on the accounts and debate on
what actually happened.
Purpose: Students need to know that The Boston
Massacre was the spark for the American Revolution, which will eventually lead
to the United States’ freedom.
Procedure: I will start off with a Power Point
presentation, showing the history leading up to the Boston Massacre. There will also be background
information on key individuals involved in the event. Next, the students will be divided into groups and given
multiple perspectives of individuals involved. They will also be given a map of the entire area. After analyzing the documents, each
group will formulate their own argument about the Boston Massacre.
Special
Needs Component
[modification(s)]
Sample
Student Products
Model(s)
of Instruction: Direct (Power
Point), Cooperative (groups), and Inquiry-base (arguments).
Time
Allotment: One hour or two class
periods
Author's
Reflection(s)/Critical
Analysis: I thought that my lesson went
well. I had trouble remembering
things to say because I had a concussion.
I didn’t know how else the students could use the IPads, besides copying
links that I put up on the screen and bringing them up on the IPad. I was glad that the Quiz generator
worked for the students too.
Lectures tend to get boring for students, but I couldn’t think of
another way to interact with the students besides Power Point. There are definitely other ways. I do not recommend IPads in the future.
MATERIALS
AND RESOURCES
Instructional
Materials: Power Point
Resources:
Computer,
Maps, Personal Accounts of Individuals
