War of 1812
Learning Goals:
-> I can analyze the major events of the War of 1812. -> I can create a timeline that will illustrate the 5 W's on 10 major battles of the war. -> I can explain one major battle of the War of 1812. -> I can synthesize the impact the War of 1812 had on American history. Assessment: Timeline, Exit Card |
#1- Notes Activity on the War of 1812
Step #2- War of 1812 Video (Playposit)
#3- Timeline Activity
Step #1- Study the major battles.
In your group you are going to study one major battle and answer the 5 W's (Who, What, Where, When, and Why).
Group 1- Battle of Lake Erie
Group 2- Battle of Horseshoe Bend
Group 3- Battle of Bladensburg (British attack on Washington DC)
Group 4- Battle of Baltimore (Also known as the Battle of Fort McHenry)
Group 5- Battle of New Orleans
Group 1- Battle of Lake Erie
Group 2- Battle of Horseshoe Bend
Group 3- Battle of Bladensburg (British attack on Washington DC)
Group 4- Battle of Baltimore (Also known as the Battle of Fort McHenry)
Group 5- Battle of New Orleans
Helpful Links
The Battle of Lake Erie Animated Map-> http://historyanimated.com/verynewhistorywaranimated/?page_id=334
The Battle of Bladensburg Animated Map-> http://historyanimated.com/verynewhistorywaranimated/?page_id=338
The Battle of New Orleans Animated Map- http://historyanimated.com/verynewhistorywaranimated/?page_id=341
Bladensburg and Baltimore-> http://www.1812battles.com/home.html
Major Battles of the War of 1812-> https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/major-battles-of-the-war-of-1812.html
Major Battles of the War of 1812-> http://www.warof1812.ca/battles.htm
Animated Map of the War of 1812-> http://www.revolutionarywaranimated.com/1812.html
War of 1812 Timeline-> https://www.civilwar.org/learn/articles/war-1812-timeline
The Battle of Bladensburg Animated Map-> http://historyanimated.com/verynewhistorywaranimated/?page_id=338
The Battle of New Orleans Animated Map- http://historyanimated.com/verynewhistorywaranimated/?page_id=341
Bladensburg and Baltimore-> http://www.1812battles.com/home.html
Major Battles of the War of 1812-> https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/major-battles-of-the-war-of-1812.html
Major Battles of the War of 1812-> http://www.warof1812.ca/battles.htm
Animated Map of the War of 1812-> http://www.revolutionarywaranimated.com/1812.html
War of 1812 Timeline-> https://www.civilwar.org/learn/articles/war-1812-timeline
Step #2- Teach the class what you have learned about the battle your group was assigned.
You are going to come up to the front of the room and teach the class the information you have learned about the major battle of the War of 1812.
The class will be writing down the information as it is presented so that, by the end of the 5 presentations, each group will have information on all 5 battles.
The class will be writing down the information as it is presented so that, by the end of the 5 presentations, each group will have information on all 5 battles.
Step #3- Create your timeline.
Using the example below, put your flipcards in chronological order along the timeline. You should be able to get all 5 flashcards onto the front side of the timeline. Once they are in position, glue them down. Each group will create one timeline and use it to complete the 'Exit Card' assessment.
***Assessment- Exit Card***
Step #1- Review this animated map on all of the major battles of the War of 1812 before completing the 'Exit Card'.