Celebrated the third Monday in April, Patriots' Day honors those who battled the British at Lexington and Concord. A short video provides an overview of events that led to the beginning of the American Revolutionary War.

Concepts

united states holidays, the american revolution, patriots, patriotism, the battles of lexington and concord, paul revere

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Have class members research the sequence of battles and the importance of Paul Revere's ride
• Use the video to launch a study of the American Revolutionary war

Classroom Considerations

• Requires a free registration with PBS LearningMedia to access worksheets and supplemental materials
• Designed to address the national standards for history

Pros

• Includes information about the Boston Marathon's connection to Patriots' Day

Cons

• None