1. SS8H3a Explain the immediate and long-term causes of the American Revolution and their impact on Georgia; include the French and Indian War (Seven Years War), Proclamation of 1763, Stamp Act, Intolerable Acts, and the Declaration of Independence. Concepts: Individuals and Groups Governance Conflict and Change Rule of Law

2. WARM SEPTEMBER 14 ESSENTIAL QUESTION PAGE 13 ESSENTIAL QUESTION PAGE 13 SS8H3 Dear Abby, I’m thinking of breaking up with Britain. Is this the right thing to do? Sincerely, America. Dear America, What is causing you to break up with Britain?

3. 13 SS8H3a Dear Abby, I’m thinking of breaking up with Britain. Is this the right thing to do? Sincerely, America. Dear America, What is causing you to break up with Britain? Causes of American Revolution French & Indian War Proclamation of 1763 Stamp Act Intolerable Acts Declaration of Independence ROLEAUDIENCEFORMATTOPIC

4. SS8H3b Analyze the significance of people and events in Georgia on the Revolutionary War; include Loyalists, patriots, Elijah Clarke, Austin Davney, Nancy Hart, Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, George Walton, Battle of Kettle Creek, and siege of Savannah. Concepts: Individuals and Groups Governance Conflict and Change

5. WARM SEPTEMBER 14 ESSENTIAL QUESTION PAGE 14 ESSENTIAL QUESTION PAGE 14 SS8H3b From Kettle Creek to Savannah, how did Georgians become heroes of the Revolutionary War?

6. 14 From Kettle Creek to Savannah, how did Georgians become heroes of the Revolutionary War? Declaration of Independence Individuals, Groups, and Events Significance in Georgia on the Revolutionary War Signers of Declaration of Independence Patriots Loyalists Battle of Kettle Creek Elijah Clarke Austin Dabney Nancy Hart Siege of Savannah SS8H3b

7. WELCOME TO THE COMPUTER LAB

8. You will use the computer lab to research information about: [1] the causes of the American Revolution [2] people and events of the Revolutionary War You will use the computer lab to research information about: [1] the causes of the American Revolution [2] people and events of the Revolutionary War

9. This part of the project is about the Causes of the American Revolution TASK 1 Does Not Meet Standard 2 Needs Improvement 3 Meets Standard 4 Exceeds Standard Explain the immediate and long- term causes of the American Revolution and their impact on Georgia; include the French and Indian War (Seven Years War), Proclamation of 1763, Stamp Act, Intolerable Acts, and the Declaration of Independence. Does NOT explain ALL 5 listed causes of the American Revolution. Explains ALL 5 listed causes of the American Revolution, but some information is inaccurate and / or lacking substance (information). Explains ALL 5 listed causes of the American Revolution with accurate and detailed information. ALL of 3 + Incorporates three examples of any of the Social Studies concepts that relate to the causes of the American Revolution.

10. Be creative and create a RAFT activity on ONE of the 5 causes of the Revolution TASK 1 Does Not Meet Standard 2 Needs Improvement 3 Meets Standard 4 Exceeds Standard RAFT Activity Choose a role, audience, format, and topic related to any of the 5 causes of the American Revolution listed in the SS8H3a standard. Does NOT choose ALL four components of the RAFT activity (Role – Audience – Format – Topic) Chooses ALL four components of the RAFT activity, but some information is inaccurate and / or lacking substance (information). Chooses ALL four components of the RAFT activity with accurate and detailed information. ALL of 3 + Relates the RAFT activity to a Real- World event that has happened within the past fifty years.

11. This part of the project is about the people and events in Georgia during the Revolution TASK 1 Does Not Meet Standard 2 Needs Improvement 3 Meets Standard 4 Exceeds Standard Analyze the significance of people and events in Georgia on the Revolutionary War; include Loyalists, patriots, Elijah Clarke, Austin Dabney, Nancy Hart, Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, George Walton, Battle of Kettle Creek, and siege of Savannah. Does NOT analyze the significance of ALL people and events during the American Revolutionary War. Analyzes the significance of ALL people and events, but some information is inaccurate and / or lacking substance (information). Analyzes the significance of ALL people and events with accurate and detailed information. ALL of 3 + Incorporates three examples of any of the Social Studies concepts that relate to the people and events of the American Revolutionary War.

12. Click on the Yellow icon for a Facebook PowerPoint sample you can edit. Then, scroll down and click on FacebookTemplate.ppt, 812 KB TASK 1 Does Not Meet Standard 2 Needs Improvement 3 Meets Standard 4 Exceeds Standard FACEBOOK PAGE Choose any individual or group listed in the SS8H3b standard and create a Facebook page describing the significant role that the individual or group played in the American Revolution. Does NOT describe a significant role of an individual or group during the American Revolution. Facebook page does not accurately describe the significance of the individual or group on the American Revolution. Facebook page accurately describes the role of an individual or group AND the interaction between other “Friends” is accurate Facebook page contains comments from an individual(s) or group(s) from a different time period that can relate a similar experience.

13. No Jumpdrive? No problem…Store your Microsoft Word or PowerPoint files using www.Dropbox.com Not familiar with PowerPoint? Try creating a PREZI Presentation at www.prezi.com

14. Georgia Info CLICK THE HYPERLINKS BELOW TO HELP YOU RESEARCH THE CAUSES, PEOPLE, AND EVENTS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Georgia Encyclopedia North Georgia Social Studies for Kids Google

15. GOOD LUCK ON YOUR PROJECT!!! BRB, I’M GONNA GO GET A BYTE TO EAT GOOD LUCK ON YOUR PROJECT!!! BRB, I’M GONNA GO GET A BYTE TO EAT