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Social Studies — Grade 8

Goal 2, Objective 2.01

Goal 2

The learner will trace the causes and effects of the Revolutionary War, and assess the impact of major events, problems, and personalities during the Constitutional Period in North Carolina and the new nation.

Objective 2.01

Trace the events leading up to the Revolutionary War and evaluate their relative significance in the onset of hostilities.

Resources aligned to this objective

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Changes in a democratic society (Lesson 3 of 3)
This lesson is a follow-up lesson to the Changes in a Democratic Society, Lessons 1 and 2 of 3. Students will reflect upon and respond to a sculpture by Auguste Rodin, "Monument for the Defense of Paris." Permission has been granted by Ackland Art Museum to use the following sculptures: "Monument for the Defense of Paris" (Auguste Rodin) and "Wisdom Supporting Liberty" (Aime-Jules Dalou).
Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Social Studies)
By Karen Wagoner.
Changes in a democratic society (Lesson 2 of 3)
This lesson is the post seminar activity to the Changes in a Democratic Society, Lesson 1 of 3. Students will participate in tiered assignments reflecting on the Westall painting, "The Sword of Damocles," and the prior day's Paideia seminar on that painting.
Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Social Studies)
By Sharyn West.
Change in a democratic society (Lesson 1 of 3)
This lesson will demonstrate how art can imitate society. Students will learn about democracy in America through an examination of and a Paideia seminar on "The Sword of Damocles," an oil painting by British painter Richard Westall. This lesson should be used after a study of colonial times in America and through the American Revolution.
Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Social Studies)
By Sharyn West.

Resources on the web

Why Do We Remember Revere? Paul Revere's Ride in History and Literature
Contains four activities for students to examine how the historical Paul Revere's ride differs from the account in Longfellow's poem, then reflect on why this event is so significant in American cultural history. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts and Social Studies)
Provided by: National Endowment for the Humanities
Revolutionary tea parties and the reasons for revolution
Contains five activities for students exploring the context and significance of the Boston Tea Party of 1774. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts and Social Studies)
Provided by: National Endowment for the Humanities