Invite your young historians to demonstrate how the American Revolution truly was one crazy ride after another as they design a theme park! This unique and engaging project prompts learners to consider major events leading up to and comprising the Revolutionary War, and to design games, rides, and/or activities that represent the actions and significance of those events. They will then conclude by designing a souvenir, creating a song, or making a map of their new theme park creations!

Concepts

the boston tea party, colonial america, causes of the american revolution, the american revolution

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Additional Tags

american revolution, revolutionary war, boston tea party, social studies

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Pros

• Innovative project idea that is sure to engage learners
• Clear expectations for what types of events to represent in the theme park attractions

Cons

• Some information was written for a specific textbook and class, but can easily be edited

Common Core

RH.6-8.2 RH.6-8.3 WHST.6-8.2.a WHST.6-8.7