History: American Revolution
2nd Year · History
Learning outcomes
- 3.3Students should be able to examine the causes, course and consequences of one revolution in pre-twentieth century Europe and/or the wider world
- 1.1Students should be able to develop a sense of historical empathy by viewing people, issues and events encountered in their study of the past in their historical context
Curriculum mapping
- Lesson 1 — Students discuss and identify the causes of the American Revolution using primary and secondary sources.Examine3.3Analyse · CognitiveFormative: class discussion, source analysis tasks. Summative: ‘Letters Home’ written assessment.
- Lesson 1 — Students explore the perspectives of Patriots, Loyalists and British officials through role-play and discussion.Develop1.1Respond/Value · AffectiveFormative: role-play, think–pair–share, source analysis. Summative: ‘Letters Home’ assessment.
Lesson sequence
- 1Causes of the American Revolution Part 160 minPlanned3.31.1
- 2Course of the American Revolution and Choosing a Historical Figure60 minTo plan3.31.1
- 3Unit Assessment: Letters Home60 minTo plan3.31.1
Assessment
Letters Home
Students write a letter home from the perspective of a person who lived through the American Revolution, demonstrating understanding of its causes, course and consequences while adopting the voice, concerns and experiences of their chosen figure.
- I can explain at least three causes of the American Revolution in my letter, using evidence from what we studied
- I can describe at least two key events or turning points during the course of the revolution
- I can show empathy by explaining how the revolution affected the daily life, feelings and choices of my chosen historical figure
Letters Home rubric · 5 weighted criteria · 6 levels








