American History
The new Missouri Learning Standards have added new standards of American History to the Fourth Grade Social Studies standards by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. These new standards now include establishment of Colonial America and the American Revolution. The digital objects below will help Fourth Graders develop a more concrete understanding of these new standards.
Life as a Child in the 1800th Century
Life as a Child in the 1800th Century is a video explaining what it was like to be a child during Colonial America. Students will hear how children of that time got their education, the types of chores they had, and what they did for fun. This digital object is good for visual and auditory learners.
Colonial America
Colonial America is a text-based digital objects where students can read to discover information about of major events during Colonial America. Some of the major events include the Thirteen Colonies, the Proclamation of 1763, the Sons of Liberty, and the Boston Tea Party, This digital object would be a good resource to get highlights of the major events during Colonial America.
American Revolutionary Wartime Timeline
American Revolutionary Wartime Timeline is an interactive timeline that allows students to visually see events of the Revolutionary War in order. Students may also select interested events to discover more about that particular event. This is a good resource for students to learn more about key events and dates of the American Revolutionary War.
The Road to Revolution Game
Students can test their knowledge to see if they can make their way to independence. Students are asked questions about the American Revolution. This resource would be a good review for after an American Revolution unit.
Name That Founding Father
Students identify the founding father based on historical clues. This digital object is a interactive review of facts about the founding fathers. Some of the founding fathers included in this game are George Washington, Patrick Henry, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson.
Liberty's Kids #01 "The Boston Tea Party"
Liberty's Kids #01 "The Boston Tea Party" is a cartoon video explaining the Boston Tea Party. This digital object helps bring the information about the Boston Tea Party on to the student's level. Auditory and visual learners will benefit from this video.
Life as a Child in the 1800th Century
Life as a Child in the 1800th Century is a video explaining what it was like to be a child during Colonial America. Students will hear how children of that time got their education, the types of chores they had, and what they did for fun. This digital object is good for visual and auditory learners.
Colonial America
Colonial America is a text-based digital objects where students can read to discover information about of major events during Colonial America. Some of the major events include the Thirteen Colonies, the Proclamation of 1763, the Sons of Liberty, and the Boston Tea Party, This digital object would be a good resource to get highlights of the major events during Colonial America.
American Revolutionary Wartime Timeline
American Revolutionary Wartime Timeline is an interactive timeline that allows students to visually see events of the Revolutionary War in order. Students may also select interested events to discover more about that particular event. This is a good resource for students to learn more about key events and dates of the American Revolutionary War.
The Road to Revolution Game
Students can test their knowledge to see if they can make their way to independence. Students are asked questions about the American Revolution. This resource would be a good review for after an American Revolution unit.
Name That Founding Father
Students identify the founding father based on historical clues. This digital object is a interactive review of facts about the founding fathers. Some of the founding fathers included in this game are George Washington, Patrick Henry, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson.
Liberty's Kids #01 "The Boston Tea Party"
Liberty's Kids #01 "The Boston Tea Party" is a cartoon video explaining the Boston Tea Party. This digital object helps bring the information about the Boston Tea Party on to the student's level. Auditory and visual learners will benefit from this video.