Hearing from a variety of different perspectives is vital to gathering a full and factual picture of history. When learning about the American Revolution, students may need teachers to provide a variety of resources. The use of diverse resources such as primary sources, videos, readings from textbooks, encyclopedias and literature can be helpful for students to gain an accurate and complete picture of the time period.
In this activity, students will create a chart that highlights the contributions and perspectives of Native Americans during the American Revolution. Students will include images and text to explain at least 3 contributions or perspectives.
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Objective: Create a chart that highlights the contributions and perspectives of Native Americans during the American Revolution.
Student Instructions:
Requirements: Must have.
Select and share authentic primary sources like treaty excerpts, speeches, or artwork from Native American perspectives to enrich classroom discussion and deepen students’ understanding.
Prompt students to identify whose voice is present and whose is missing in each resource, encouraging critical thinking about the diversity of perspectives during the American Revolution.
Organize students into groups to discuss how Native American experiences differed from other groups, fostering collaborative learning and empathy.
Draw comparisons between historical contributions and contemporary Native American communities to help students see relevance and continuity.
Invite students to write a short letter or journal entry from a Native American perspective, using details from the lesson to promote empathy and synthesis of learning.
Native Americans contributed to the American Revolution by serving as scouts, guides, and warriors for both the British and American sides. They also provided essential knowledge of the land and played a key role in shaping alliances and strategies throughout the conflict.
Use primary sources, diverse readings, videos, and interactive activities—like creating charts—to help students explore multiple Native American perspectives during the Revolutionary War. Encourage students to include images and concise descriptions for better understanding.
Have students create a chart highlighting at least three contributions or perspectives of Native Americans during the American Revolution, using images and short descriptions for each point.
Including Native American voices ensures students gain a complete and accurate understanding of history, highlighting diverse perspectives and the impact of the Revolution on different groups.
Effective resources include primary documents, textbook excerpts, videos, encyclopedias, and literature that focus on Native American experiences and viewpoints during the Revolutionary War.