5.SS.2.B

Identify the Founding Fathers and Patriot heroes, including John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, the Sons of Liberty, and George Washington, and their motivations and contributions during the revolutionary period.

Grade 5 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010

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Vocabulary
Founding FathersPatriot heroesJohn AdamsBenjamin FranklinThomas JeffersonSons of LibertyGeorge Washingtonmotivationscontributionsrevolutionary period
Skills
  • identify (Founding Fathers and Patriot heroes of the revolutionary period) #dok1
  • name (motivations and contributions of significant individuals during the revolutionary period) #dok1
  • categorize (individuals by their roles and contributions) #dok2
  • explain (the motivations of key figures in the American Revolution) #dok2
  • summarize (the contributions of Founding Fathers and Patriot heroes during the revolutionary period) #dok2
Learning Targets
  • I can identify Founding Fathers and Patriot heroes such as John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, the Sons of Liberty, and George Washington. #dok1
  • I can name the motivations and contributions of key individuals during the revolutionary period. #dok1
  • I can categorize individuals by their roles and contributions to the American Revolution. #dok2
  • I can explain the motivations of Founding Fathers and Patriot heroes during the revolutionary period. #dok2
  • I can summarize the contributions of John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, the Sons of Liberty, and George Washington during the American Revolution. #dok2
  • I can analyze how the motivations and contributions of different individuals impacted the outcome of the American Revolution. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Key individuals, known as Founding Fathers and Patriot heroes, played significant roles in achieving American independence through their motivations and contributions during the revolutionary period.
  • Understanding the actions and beliefs of these leaders helps explain the causes of the American Revolution and the founding of the United States.
Essential Questions
  • Who were the Founding Fathers and Patriot heroes of the American Revolution?
  • What motivated individuals like John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, the Sons of Liberty, and George Washington to take action during the revolutionary period?
  • How did the contributions of these key figures influence the success of the American Revolution?
  • In what ways did the motivations and actions of different individuals impact the formation of the United States?
  • Why is it important to study the leaders and heroes of the American Revolution?