Format
1. The program will begin with an introduction to the American Revolution, the role of espionage during the war, and George Washington as one of the nation's first spy masters.
2. The audience will then analyze several primary sources (art, documents, and other material culture).
3. The audience will get to engage with the presentation through the use of interactive elements such as polls, reactions, etc.
4. Time is allowed for questions and answers.
Objectives
Students will-
1. Gain understanding of George Washington as a multi-faceted leader in revolutionary times
2. Develop historical thinking skills by analyzing primary and secondary sources
3. Use deductive reasoning skills to identify cultural clues in archival photographs and documents.
4. Explore the vast and lasting impact the establishment of women and the roles they took on and the impact they left on many facets of American society.
5. Gain deeper understanding of inclusive histories that reflect the diversity of the 18th century.
Standards Alignment
National Standards
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.6-8.RH.9 -- Analyze the relationship between a primary and secondary source on the same topic.
State Standards
Virginia Social Studies 2.1, 2.2, VS.5, VS.7, USI.1, USI.6, USI.8, USI.9