A Colonial Tour from TeachersFirst: Boston
Boston was the largest of the colonial New England cities, and it became a focal point for opposition to English policy toward the colonies. Paul Revere, the Boston Tea Party, and the Boston Massacre have all become famous as elements leading up to the break from English rule.
Boston is still a major city with many historical and cultural attractions. There are all sorts of things to see. The links below will help you find the places that were important during the colonial period.
Photo Credit: Image: 'Paul Revere at Old North Church'
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USS Constitution History - U.S. Navy
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4 to 12
tag(s): american revolution (92), boston (11), evolution (86), massachusetts (8), navy (8)
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This one would be great for a study of the American Reovolution, the navy, or the role of the sea in the formation of the nation.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Boston Navy Yard - National Park Service
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1 to 12tag(s): navy (8)
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Boston National Historical Park - National Park Service
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4 to 12tag(s): american revolution (92), boston (11), virtual field trips (139)
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Have students use the site's maps and photographs to explore the Freedom Trail. Students select one historic location and create a postcard or travel brochure with Canva Edu, reviewed herehighlighting its importance during the American Revolution. Students choose a historical figure associated with Boston's Revolutionary history, such as Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, or Abigail Adams. They can write and perform an interview in podcast form using Buzzsprout, reviewed here in which they answer questions from that person's perspective. Assign small groups a site within Boston National Historical Park, such as the Old North Church, Faneuil Hall, or the Bunker Hill Monument. Students can research the location and present how it contributed to the Revolutionary War.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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