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Education
The Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) is an organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and promoting education. The SAR has an Outreach Education Program open to the public visitors and educators who may use the material for their educational purposes. We have placed on this page some of the material, more may be found at their webpage, HTTPS://WWW.SAR.ORG
- Remembering Our Past….By honoring those who served or assisted the colonies during the Revolutionary War.
- Promoting Core Values….By protecting our Constitution and perpetuating American ideals and traditions.
- Shaping Young Minds….By educating our youth about the Constitution and those who developed the American ideals and traditions.
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"Causes of the American Revolution" introduction
is a complete course cirriculum and materials for Teachers and Students it begins with the Introduction and follows with 11 Lessons with the supporting documentation links outlined in the table Curriculum Designed by Shae Luch Sources from the William Clements Library at the University of Michigan
KEYHOLES TO HISTORY
Keyhole to History is part of an educational audio series about the American Revolution. Each segment is paired with lesson units and targeted to students, teachers, and the public. Approximately 60 seconds in length, each Keyhole to History is focused on providing background information to encourage further inquiry. Each week one Keyhole to History is recommended to listen to on a specific date as outlined on sar.education.org
SPEAKING OUT ABOUT HISTORY
Jack KellyValcour: The 1776 Campaign that Saved the Cause of Liberty
Try the American Flag Crossword puzzle
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nEW ACTIVITY 250th Anniversary Boston Tea Party Patriot Adventure
Background: On November 29, 1773, the Sons of Liberty of Boston, MA, organized a meeting inprotest of the British Parliament’s tax on tea. The British ships Dartmouth, Eleanor, and Beaverhad arrived bearing 340 chests (92,000 lbs.) of tea for the colonies. Protests by the Patriots keptthe tea from being unloaded. Following another meeting on December 16, a group of Patriots,disguised as Mohawk Indians, boarded the three ships and hurled the tea into Boston Harbour,resulting in a loss of$1.7 million of cargo.
Activities : There are 2 Activities outlined below, click Tea Time or Make Tea below to download the whole document with the activities.
1. Tea Time!: Tea was a household staple in the colonies, and drinking tea was a cultural way oflife, much like coffee drinking is today. 2. Make Tea: Demonstrate the brewing of loose leaf tea, having students participate in the boilingof water and the filtering and pouring of tea as is appropriate and safe for the age of yourstudents. Everyone can enjoy a taste!
1. Tea Time!: Tea was a household staple in the colonies, and drinking tea was a cultural way oflife, much like coffee drinking is today. 2. Make Tea: Demonstrate the brewing of loose leaf tea, having students participate in the boilingof water and the filtering and pouring of tea as is appropriate and safe for the age of yourstudents. Everyone can enjoy a taste!
