SAMPLE
TEACHING OBJECTIVES
Listed in
order of less challenging to more challenging as appropriate to
lower grades ascending to the higher grade levels.
The students will be able to identify:
The dates of the battles
The location of the battles
The war that the battles were fought in
The two opposing armies
The commanding officers of the opposing armies
List key events that occurred during the battles and their effect
on the battle’s outcome.
Understand
those who direct and fight wars are real people who make observations
and have feelings.
Explain
why the battle was important and how it influenced the final outcome
of the Revolutionary War.
Describe
the British Strategy to end the American Revolt and how it failed
at Saratoga
Understand
how events following the battles were shaped by the outcome of these
battles.
Hypothesize
how the outcome of the Revolutionary War may have been different
had the Americans not won at Saratoga.
Demonstrate
an understanding of the origins and effects turning points, and
key strategic decisions in history
Consider
the ambiguities around following orders.
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