American Revolution Project
Students will have a choice of doing three different types of projects; ABC Book, 3-D
Model, or Historical Trading Cards.
Alphabet Book
As part of your study of the American Revolution, you will create
an “Alphabet Book” which explains many of the complex terms,
people, events, places, and concepts associated with this dramatic
era of history. You are to use meaningful words and phrases from
the materials used in class, as well as from assigned readings and
in-class notes.
Alphabet Book Requirements
For each letter of the alphabet, you will need one entry. You will have 25
Entries, (Do not use X) which contain the following:
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6 concepts (Big ideas, i.e. causes of the war, effects of the war)
3 significant people
3 key events
3 geographical locations
The remaining are your choice
For each entry write at least 1 to 2 sentences which provide an explanation
or definition of the entry’s significance to the American Revolution.
For at least 10 entries, you must include an original visual (political cartoon,
diagram, drawing, etc.). Make sure that your visuals depict how your entry
reflects the American Revolution. You do not have to print these out; you
can save them to a disc or burn to a CD and bring them in. This will save
you ink.
Due Date: ___________________
Each page is worth 4 points each.
1 point - picture of what represents your word
1 point – explanation of the word and its significance
1 point – actual word, with letter representing in a large font
1 point – for neatness
3-D Model
Your second choice for American Revolution project is creating a 3-D model. You need
to pick an important event during the “Road to the Revolution” or the “Revolutionary
War.” After you choose the event, then you need to create a model of what happened,
and you will also need to have a one page written or typed summary of the event. Some
of your choices could include, but are not limited to: Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party,
Battle of Bunker Hill, Valley Forge, and Yorktown.
Scoring Guide:
_______ 20 points – Neatness
_______ 40 points – Explanation – minimum of one page, neatly done
What is it?
When did it occur?
Where was it used or taking place?
How was it built? Step by step processes, any help by anyone
Why was this item or event so important?
________ 20 points – Is it accurately depicted?
________ 20 points – Creativity, is it unique or well thought out?
________ 100 points total
Historical Trading Cards
Your last choice for the project is 10 historical trading cards. The cards should resemble
baseball cards; you’ll need a picture on the front and a short biography (4 to 5 sentences)
on the back of the card. Information should come from only chapter 5 and 6.
Requirements:
-3 cards over people
-3 cards over battles
-3 cards over taxes
-Last is your choice
Scoring Guide
________/50pts. 10 trading cards have picture on the front and biographical information
on the back.
________/50pts Neat, Historically Accurate, Creative, Presentation