Causes of the American Revolution

Library Pathfinder

Road to Revolution

Investigating the Causes of the American Revolution

Project Overview

For the Teacher

Navigating this Genially

Assignment

Research

Getting Started

Catalogs & Databases

Interlibrary Loan (ILL)

Community Resources

Boolean & Advanced Searches

Subject Headings and DDC Numbers

Getting Started with Your Research

RDA Access Points

Here are some titles to get you started with your research. Click on each title and a window will pop up with more information. Clicking on the cover or title will take you to the catalog record for each title. It will tell you where that title can be found. You will be able to access books that are available in our school media center, in other FCPS school libraries, as well as FCPL (Frederick County Public Library).

Authors Who Write About American History

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Michael Burgan

You can search by author as well. This can be particularly helpful if you know of an author who has written a lot of books on your topic.

Betsy Maestro

Additional MARC Tags

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Subject Headings/ DDC Numbers

Searching Using Subject Headings and DDC Numbers

There are many ways to search libraries, catalogs, and databases. Use these subject headings and DDC numbers to get started.

SUBJECT HEADINGS

United States—History—1775-1783, RevolutionBoston Tea Party, 1773 United States - History - Revolution, 1775-1783 - Causes. United States—History—1755-1763, French and Indian War

DDC Numbers

900 History 973 History of North America - United States973.2 United States - Colonial period, 1607–1775973.3 Periods of Revolution and Confederation, 1775–1789 973.27 End of colonial period, 1763-1775 973.311 Periods of Revolution and Confederation, 1775-1789 - Social, political, economic history - Causes

Catalogs & Databases

Getting Started

Road to Revolution Pathfinder

Accessing and Searching Catalogs & Databases

You will need to use at least 5 sources to find information about the event you chose. You will use print and online sources as a part of your research. Click below to access catalogs and databases. You will find instructions for using Boolean Operators and advanced searches on the next page.

OGES Media Catalog

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Frederick County Public Library Catalog and Databases

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Boolean & Advanced Searches

Subject Headings/ DDC Numbers

Using Boolean Operators and Advanced Search Features

How to make a Boolean search

What is a Boolean search?

Advance Boolean Search

Refining Your Search

Interlibrary Loan (ILL)

Catalogs & Databases

Interlibrary Loan (ILL)

If you’re having difficulty finding the materials that you need, you have access to books and resources that are available at libraries across the state using the Marina Interlibrary Loan. You’ll access through the FCPL catalog by clicking on Interlibrary Loans (Marina) and entering your Library Card number (the same number you entered to request a book.) Once you’re in Marina, you can search for materials that fit your needs.

Click here to learn more about Interlibrary Loan. Then move to the next slide to find out how you can search on Marina!

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Boolean & Advanced Searches

Interlibrary Loan (ILL)

Simple Search

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Just as you would in the FCPL Catalog, you can search and then refine your search OR you can use the advanced search features to broaden or narrow the results. Click on each search to see the number of results that are returned.

Community Resources

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Community Resources

Check out these resources, some online, and some that you can visit!

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For the Teacher

You will need to use at least 5 sources to find information about the event you chose. You will use print and online sources as a part of your research. Click below to access catalogs and databases. You will find instructions for using Boolean Operators and advanced searches on the next page.

Collaborative Planning

UDL Alignment

Curricular Standards Addressed

Diverse Learners

Citations

Works Cited

Book Covers

Burgan, M. (2012). The Split History of the American Revolution: A Perspectives Flip Book [Book cover]. Compass Point Books. https://www.goodreads.com/ book/show/13765967-the-split-history-of-the-american-revolution?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=CslckmKozH&rank=1

Burgan, M. (2000). The Boston Tea Party [Book cover]. Compass Point Books. https://fcps.tlcdelivers.com/kids#/fullDetails?resourceId=367776

Jordan, S. (1999). The American Revolution: moments in history. [Book Cover]. Perfection Learning Corp. https://fcps.tlcdelivers.com/kids#/fullDetails?resourceId=1886118

Maestro, B. (1998). Liberty or death: The American Revolution, 1763-1783 [Book cover]. HarperCollins. https://catalog.fcpl.org/?section=resource&resourceid=8269218&currentIndex=0&view=fullDetailsDetailsTab

Moore, K. (1997). If you lived at the time of the American Revolution [Book cover]. Scholastic. https://www.goodreads.com/ book/show/107636.If_You_Lived_At_The_Time_Of_The_American_Revolution?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=Jq72NhqKV1&rank=1

Catalog and Database and Website Logos

Britannica School. (n.d.). Britannica School Logo [Logo]. Britannica School. https://edu.fcps.org/oges/media

Ducksters. (n.d.). Ducksters logo [Logo]. Ducksters. https://www.ducksters.com

Fact Cite. (n.d.). Fact Cite Logo [Logo]. Fact Cite. https://edu.fcps.org/oges/media

Frederick County Public Libraries. (n.d.). Frederick County Public Libraries logo [Logo]. FCPL. https://www.fcpl.org/learn/student-resources

National Geographic Kids. (2024). Screenshot of the Logo on the NatGeo Kids website. [Screenshot]. National Geographic Kids. https://go.gale.com/ps/start.do?p=NGMK&u=frederickcpl&sid=geolinks

National Museum of Civil War Medicine. (n.d.). National Museum of Civil War Medicine logo [Logo]. National Museum of Civil War Medicine. https://www.civilwarmed.org

Smithsonian Institution. (n.d.). Smithsonian Learning Lab. Smithsonian Learning Lab. https://learninglab.si.edu

TLC. (n.d.). LS2 Logo [Logo]. LS2 Kids. https://edu.fcps.org/oges/media

True Flix. (2024). Screenshot of the Logo on the True Flix website. [Screenshot]. True Flix. https://sdm-tfx.digital.scholastic.com/?authCtx=U.600019838

Visit Frederick. (n.d.). Visit Frederick logo [Logo]. Visit Frederick. https://www.visitfrederick.org

Works Cited

Websites

CAST. (n.d.). Universal design for learning guidelines. UDL Guidelines. https://udlguidelines.cast.org/

Images/Screenshots

Page 1 - Boston Massacre. HORIZONTAL. Britannica ImageQuest, Encyclopædia Britannica, 25 May 2016. quest.eb.com/images/115_866992. Accessed 12 Oct 2024.

Page 1 - Boston Tea Party. Photographer. Britannica ImageQuest, Encyclopædia Britannica, 25 May 2016. quest.eb.com/images/115_2668353. Accessed 12 Oct 2024.

Page 2 - An incident at Lexington during the Battles of Lexington and Concord. Illustration. Britannica ImageQuest, Encyclopædia Britannica, 25 May 2016. quest.eb.com/images/312_1016330. Accessed 12 Oct 2024.

Page 5 - Frederick County Public Libraries. (n.d.). Frederick County Public Libraries homepage. https://www.fcpl.org

Pages 7 and 8 Relais D2D. (n.d.). Relais D2D [Webpage]. Maryland Interlibrary Loan System. https://maryland.relaisd2d.com

Project Overview

It is April 19, 1775 and the first shots of the American Revolution have been fired at Lexington and Concord in the colony of Massachusetts. What led to this declaration of war? You will choose and research one of the events that led to the American Revolution. You will then present your findings to your classmates using your choice of presentation method.

You can also access Advanced Boolean searching by clicking on ADVANCED.

This allows you to enter more search terms, and to specify whether or not titles, authors, and subjects, and more are included in the search. A limitation to the FCPL catalog is that it does NOT allow you to search using keywords.

Finally, choosing PHRASE requires the results to have exactly the phrase you entered.Notice that this gives you the smallest number of results.

Collaboration

This lesson will be a collaborative effort between the 4th-grade classroom teacher and the media specialist. The classroom teacher will introduce the key causes of the American Revolution and guide students through the Pathfinder. After a brief overview of these events, students will select a particular cause they wish to explore further. The classroom teacher will oversee student progress and evaluate their final projects. The media specialist will provide instruction on research strategies, focusing on the use of catalogs and databases featured in the Pathfinder. Additionally, they will support students throughout the research process, offering guidance as needed and collaborating with the classroom teacher to assess the completed projects.

ALL is like using the Boolean operator AND - all words you enter must be included in the search results. This narrows your result.

Navigating this Genially

It's pretty easy to get around this Genially presentation! Use the buttons at the bottom right to forward and backwards.

If you get lost, click on the HOME icon to go back to the home page.

Click this symbol to see all interactive elements on a page. Click on interactive elements may open up a pop up window or take you to a website.

When using the FCPL search page, entering a search for “Boston Tea Party” automatically assumes the AND operator, as you can see in the picture below.

Again, you do not need to use AND. Notice that both searches have the same number or results.

You can use the Boolean operator OR. Be careful with this because it will widen the number of results you get, as seen in the pictures.

You can also access Advanced Boolean searching by clicking on ADVANCED.

This allows you to enter more search terms, and to specify whether or not titles, authors, and subjects, and more are included in the search. A limitation is that it does NOT allow you to search keywords.

Learn about Frederick’s part in the Revolutionary War and the events leading up to it by visiting this website. Find it about events that are happening around Frederick!

Click on the picture to learn more.

Other MARC Tags:Series Tags

The American Story SeriesMARC Tag: 490 1# $a The American story series The American Story series by Besty Maestro and Giulio Maestro are geared towards the 3rd to 6th grade age group and provide several books on the history of America.

Blast Back! SeriesMARC Tag: 490 1# $a Blast Back! series This kid-friendly series, written for primary to intermediate elementary students, offers unique looks at important events in World History.

American Heritage, American Voices series MARC Tag: 490 1# $a American Heritage, American Voices series The series includes primary sources with first hand accounts of moments in American history.

MARC Tag:

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Title: The Boston Tea Party

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$a Burgan, Michael$e author

Diverse Learners

This project is thoughtfully designed to accommodate the diverse needs of all learners. It offers multiple ways to access information, including both print and digital materials, available in various languages and audio formats. Additionally, students have the flexibility to present their work using a variety of formats, ensuring that everyone can showcase their learning in a way that best suits their strengths.

The Ducksters page on the Causes of the American Revolution provides a kid-friendly overview of the key events, people, and battles that led up to the revolution.

Click on the picture to access Ducksters.

If you access these databases on a school device, then you will not need to enter a username or password. If you access these databases at home, you may need to use this list of usernames and passwords.

Database Logins

If you access these databases on a school device, then you will not need to enter a username or password. If you access these databases at home, you may need to use this list of usernames and passwords.

Database Logins

ANY, on the other hand, broadens your results because it is like using OR. Look at the number of results!!!!

Located in Downtown Frederick, this museum offers local history programs that touch on early American history, even before the Civil War. Check out their website for more information or go for a visit with your family.

Click on the picture to learn more.

Search the online Learning Lab at the Smithsonian Institute for information about the causes of the American Revolution. You can refine your search just like with other databases. Perhaps your family wants to head to DC for the day? You can visit the Learning Lab in person!

Click on the picture to access the Learning Lab online.

The Split History of the American Revolution: A Perspectives Flip Book by Michael Burgan

MARC Tag:

245

$a The split history of the American Revolution$b a perspectives flip book / $c Michael Burgan

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Maryland State Standards in Social Studies

The following state standards are addressed in this Pathfinder project:

Students will analyze causes of the American Revolution by:● identifing examples of and motivations for new British laws, taxes and/or policies after the French and Indian War. (History) (Economics) ● analyzing the impact of the variety of colonial responses to British laws imposed after the French and Indian War.(History)(Economics) (Civics) ● identifying the impact of taxation without representation on various groups.(Economics) ● evaluating the reasons individuals felt empowered to question royal authority which led to an increased spirit of independence.(History)(People and Nations of the World) ● describing how economic class and geographic region influenced the differing perspectives of and division between Patriots and Loyalists in Maryland and the other American colonies.(People and Nations of the World)(Geography)(Economics)

Frederick County Public Library offers the Student Success card to all FCPS students. You can use this card to borrow print items, access ebooks, and use all digital resources including online databases like National Geographic Kids and True Flix.You can also search for books online, place a hold, and pick the books up at the county library. Here’s how:

The Frederick County Public Library can be particularly useful for you, and you don’t even have to go to the library itself to take advantage of its many resources.

When you find a book you would like to check out, click “place hold.”

Go to FCPL and type in your search.

Enter your library card number. Your library card number is made up of this number - 119829 followed by your FCPS student identification number. Your password is your last name. Ask for help from your teacher, parent, or another available adult if you have trouble with this.

You will be prompted to select the library branch where you want to pick up the book. This is most likely going to be C. Burr Artz, but if you aren’t sure, ask your parent.You will be notified when your book is ready to be picked up. Have your parent take you to the library. You will find your book on the HOLD’S shelf. Ask a librarian if you have trouble finding it. You can return your book to any of FCPL’s branches.

You can also choose to have your book sent to the Bookmobile. This is a “traveling” library that visits many neighborhoods including Crestwood Village, which is close to our school. For more information about the Bookmobile, click here: BOOKMOBILE

Try a simple search. Then look at the left bar to see all the ways you can refine your search. The more your refine, the fewer results you get!

Click here to learn more about using Marina throught FCPL.

UDL Alignment

This project is designed with the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Guidelines in mind to ensure that all of my learners are able to access this challenging and meaningful activity. THe UDL guidelines that apply to this project include:

Consideration 1.1 - Support opportunities to customize the display of informationConsideration 7.1 - Optimize choice and autonomy Consideration 1.2 - Support multiple ways to perceive information Consideration 2.5 - Illustrate through multiple media Consideration 3.1 - Connect prior knowledge to new learning Consideration 3.2 - Highlight and explore patterns, critical features, big ideas, and relationships Consideration 4.1 - Vary and honor the methods for response, navigation, and movement Consideration 4.2 - Optimize access to accessible materials and assistive and accessible technologies and tools Consideration 5.1 - Use multiple media for communication Consideration 5.2 - Use multiple tools for construction, composition, and creativity Consideration 6.1 - Set meaningful goals Consideration 7.2 - Optimize relevance, value, and authenticity Consideration 8.1 - Clarify the meaning and purpose of goals Consideration 8.2Optimize challenge and support

retrieved from: CAST. (n.d.). Universal design for learning guidelines. UDL Guidelines. https://udlguidelines.cast.org/

MARC Tag:

1#

Title: Liberty or Death

100

$a Maestro, Betsy$e author

You can use the menu on the left to refine or narrow down your results.

The American Revolution: Moments in History by Shirley Jordan

MARC Tag:

245

$a The American Revolution$b Moments in History $c Shirley Jordan

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Boolean searching allows you to combine search terms in different ways to refine your results. You can search for two or more terms and specify that all terms must be included (by using AND), or that at least one of the terms should be included (by using OR). These commands may be located in different places depending on the search tool or database you are using. If you need assistance, your teacher or library media specialist can help you find and use these options effectively.

If You Lived at the Time of the American Revolution by Kay Moore

MARC Tag:

245

$a If You Lived at the Time of the American Revolution$c Kay Moore

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Assignment

Choose one of the following events: French and Indian War Stamp Act Townshend Acts Boston Massacre Boston Tea Party Intolerable Acts

• When did the event take place?
• Where did the event take place?
• Who was involved?
• What caused the event?
• What happened during the event?
• What was the effect(s) of the event?

Use the resources provided in this document to answer these guiding questions in your research:

Use one of the following presentation methods to present your findings to your classmates:

• Flip Grid
• Google Slide OR Genially Presentation
• Poster
• Graphic Novel

Materials:

Organizer (optional)

Project Rubric