American Revolution Activity Bundle (3rd–5th Grade)

Bring the American Revolution to life with this 15-page activity bundle, designed especially for 3rd–5th grade social studies. This engaging set includes reading passages, crafts, mapping activities, comprehension tasks, and hands-on cut-and-paste projects that help students understand the major figures, battles, and events of the Revolutionary War.

Perfect for homeschool families, co-ops, and classrooms, this bundle provides open-and-go lessons that make history memorable, interactive, and fun.

What’s Inside (15 Pages)

1. George Washington Biography + Craft

A student-friendly reading about Washington’s life and leadership, followed by a fun craft where students turn themselves into George Washington using cutouts.

2. Major Battles of the Revolutionary War Map

Students learn about key battles—Lexington & Concord, Bunker Hill, Trenton, Saratoga, Valley Forge, Yorktown—and label winners and dates on a map.

3. Benjamin Franklin Reading + “Poor Richard’s Almanac” Mini-Book

A biography of Franklin and a creative activity where students interpret and illustrate his famous proverbs.

4. Thomas Jefferson’s Ice Cream Reading + Recipe Activity

Students learn about Thomas Jefferson, his role in early America, and follow a simplified version of his historical vanilla ice cream recipe.

5. Battle Tactics Cut-and-Paste Activity

Students compare British and colonial military strategies using soldier cutouts, cannons, tents, and symbolic items.

Standards Alignment

Aligned with major national and state standards for grades 3–5, including:

C3 Framework

• Historical sequencing & cause/effect
• Multiple perspectives
• Geography of battles and troop movement
• Roles and contributions of key Revolutionary leaders

ELA Integration

• Reading informational text
• Writing & interpreting meaning (Franklin mini-book)
• Speaking and listening skills
• Vocabulary development

State Social Studies Standards

• Causes and events of the American Revolution
• Major battles and turning points
• Founding figures: Washington, Franklin, Jefferson
• Declaration of Independence and early American leadership
• Colonial vs. British military strategies

Perfect For

• Homeschool families
• 3rd–5th grade classrooms
• History units on the American Revolution
• Learning centers, enrichment, or sub plans

Format

Digital PDF — downloadable and ready to print.

*These projects are from Unit 5 of our full-year Early American History curriculum.