American Revolution – Important People Research Project - Revolutionary War

This American Revolution mini-research project is designed to be fun and meaningful! During this research project, students will research an important historical figure from the American Revolution. Students will present their research in an interactive pop-up profile card.

• As students develop their projects, they will learn about conducting research, validating sources, taking notes, avoiding plagiarism, and compiling their research.
• Guided questions are included to help students conduct targeted research.
• Students will compile their research and create an interactive research project. The project will include clues about the person, details about his or her life, and reasons why this person was significant in history.
• The final project is an interactive pop-up profile.
• This project is designed for 7 class periods.

This resource is designed to be incredibly engaging!

• CHOICE: Students can choose to research a person from the Revolutionary War from the profiles provided or select their own research subject.
• BACKGROUND: Before students begin their research, there are mini-lessons on the elements of research. This sets students up for success as they complete their project.
• FRAMEWORK: Guided questions are provided to help students focus and develop their research skills.
• STYLE: The style of the final project is meant to be engaging without making research intimidating. The infographic style of the report provides a fun framework for sharing research.
• RIGOR: After students complete their research, they need to create clues about their subject. These clues help students show their learning. Then, they need to explain why the person they researched should be studied. This takes their learning even further.
• COMMUNITY-BUILDING: Students have several opportunities to work with their peers, including while they preview, edit, and revise their reports. In addition, the project lends itself to sharing. Therefore, students can teach and learn from one another.

These 3-D research projects are perfect for:

• Teaching about the American Revolution.
• Combining critical ELA skills with Social Studies standards.
• Displaying during Open House or Parent Information Night!
• Practicing public speaking skills – Students can share out their research and projects with the entire class.
• Celebrating a community of learners. Set up Jigsaw Learning Groups where students share and swap research topics to deepen their understanding of more research topics.
• Developing critical skills in researching, note taking, writing, editing, revising, and sharing!

QUICK LESSON OVERVIEW:

• Day 1 – Students will learn about the critical components of research reports before selecting a topic.
• Day 2 – Students select a research subject and build background.
• Day 3 – Students will learn about note taking and evaluating sources.
• Day 4 – Students gather research while completing a research guide about their person from history.
• Day 5 – Students will develop clues about their subject along with reasons for studying this person.
• Day 6  – Students will create a final copy of their research and assemble the pop-up profile card.
• Day 7 – Students will share their reports with a partner, small group, or the entire class.

Included in this resource:

• Detailed Teacher Overview
• Ideas for Implementing this Research Project
• Lesson Plans for Each Step of the Project (7 total)
• Step-by-Step Guide for making the Final Copy Research Frame
• Research Subjects (40 sets)
• Research Topic Subjects (40 in color and 40 in black-and-white)
• Blank Templates for Research Subjects
• Student Packet Cover Sheet
• Guided Notes to Build Background
• Topic Selection and Brainstorm Page
• Sources & Note Taking Notes
• Research Guide
• Compiling Research
• Research Tools – Research Citation Trackers (3 pages)
• Final Copy Infographic Page
• Final Copy Clues
• Final Copy – Why Study this Person
• Answer Keys for Guided Notes
• Grade-Tracking Guide
• People of the American Revolution Note Guide for Sharing

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