Q1W8: October 19-23

TeacherAndrew Wilson
Subject AreaUS History
Grade Level8
Week #8
Unit of InstructionFrench and Indian War/American Revolution
Standard(s) Taught

SS.8.A.2.5 Discuss the impact of colonial settlement on Native American populations.

SS.8.A.2.6 Examine the causes, course, and consequences of the French and Indian War.

Learning Targets and Learning Criteria

Students will examine the cause of the French and Indian war from multiple perspectives. 

Classroom Activities


  • Bellringer/Vocabulary
  • Examination of Line Warfare
  • Students read 3 perspectives on the conflict over Ohio and discuss/write an exit ticket on who has the best argument. 


We will first be discussing how 18th Century wars were fought using this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zSowOS4Wyg

Examine the cause of the French and Indian War using these 3 perspectives: FI War Causes Perspectives

The rest of the period, you may work on any missing work, remediate tests, or do the extra credit.


  • Write a 1 page report on some aspect of colonial life (food, school, religion, or anything else you can come up with).
  • Worth 10 points on a summative
  • Include in your report:
  • What was this thing like? (40%)
  • Was it different for different groups of people? (ex. Rich vs poor, free vs slave) (20%)
  • Why was it like this? Did it change over time? (20%)
  • How similar or different it this thing from today? (20%)

Wednesday: Make up day or Extra Credit


Take this time to remediate tests, finish any missing work or work on the extra credit from yesterday. 

Socrative – 

13 Colonies Test- Room Name: VIRTUALWILSON

Early Exploration Test- Room Name: Wilson1066


  • Bellringer/Vocabulary

    Chart how the F&I War led to colonial conflict

    Analyze Sources on the change in relationship between the colonies and Britain



French and Indian War Notes

Chart how the F&I War led to colonial conflict – in class

Analyze Sources on the change in relationship between the colonies and Britain – Use the graph 

FI War Graph FI War Sources

Write a paragraph in which you discuss the primary reasons why the French and Indian war
changed the relationship between the British and the colonists. Make sure to use the graphic
organizer we completed during class. – Submit to Focus

  • (4pts) Identify the primary reasons that changed the relationship between Britain and the Colonies
  • (4pts) Explains HOW those reasons change their relationship
  • (2pts) Includes at least 1 vocabulary word
Assignments Due

French and Indian War Timeline

Effects of French and Indian War Paragraph

Additional Resources