Educators investigate the causes and outcomes of the American Revolutionary War by considering it not only from the perspectives of the American colonial leaders and the British but also indigenous people, enslaved Africans, and members of various social classes in the colonies. As historians, your students will have access to primary sources and learn to plan and produce engaging projects to share with their peers and the local community.
This course is led by Philipse Manor Hall staff, coordinated by Teacher Center of Lower Westchester and co-sponsored by The Richard Gazzola Teacher Center of Yonkers. It includes four in-person hours at Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site, Yonkers, NY, plus synchronous virtual follow-up meetings.
Asynchronous assignment released. Assignment due Saturday, November 23, 2024 for in-person discussion.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM in-person at Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site (parking & directions)
In this workshop, teachers and students will use the tools of professional historians to explore the American Revolution in New York, taking a holistic look at the period, with emphasis on historically under-told stories involving ordinary Americans, including Loyalists, tenant farmers, the enslaved, women, and Indigenous groups as they navigate the chaos of war and decide which, if any, side to take. Workshop leaders will provide access to a variety of curated and vetted primary sources specific to New York as well as secondary sources on historical thinking, teaching hard history, and Project Based Learning (PBL) for educators to explore and use in the creation of project-based learning lesson plans grounded in the history of the American Revolution in New York.
This course offers a unique opportunity for in-person participation at Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site in Yonkers, New York. The program will include an overview of the American Revolution in New York, participation in group discussions, and research using primary sources, providing an exciting and engaging learning experience.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM synchronous online
Participants will be required to attend a 2-hour follow-up session to discuss implementation of a grade appropriate PBL lesson or unit that mirrors the New York State Social Studies Framework.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM synchronous online
Participants will present their PBL lesson plan to the group.
Registration for this program is free, sponsored by the Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site. Registration is open to NYS-licensed teachers only. Yonkers public school teachers, please contact the Richard Gazzola Teacher Center for registration information. All others may register with the Teacher Center of Lower Westchester at the link below.
