Parent Guide > American Revolution
Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we’re reading "American Revolution" by Britannica Kids.
In "American Revolution," Britannica Kids describes the causes and main battles in the Revolutionary War.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America, Justice, Freedom & Equality, Social Change & Revolution, and War & Peace as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How has America changed over time?", "How do people create change?", "Which is more important: freedom or security?", and "How are we changed by war?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "American Revolution" about?
- What did you learn about America?
- What did you learn about Justice, Freedom & Equality?
- What did you learn about Social Change & Revolution?
- What did you learn about War & Peace?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: