To begin class yesterday, we watched a TED video on the way the mind remembers events. The speaker gave the example of a murder case, in which witnesses claimed they could identify the murderer, though it was scientifically impossible to do so. This video gave us the background knowledge necessary to decide whether different primary source documents were reliable or not. We each read a primary source document about who fired the first shot at the Battle of Lexington and Concord - a British Regular or a colonist. In groups, we compared the key points of the documents, recording them in a chart. It is important to read these documents thoroughly to determine the point of view of the author and their motive.
Today, we summarized the Battle of Lexington and Concord and the Battle of Bunker Hill, using an interactive map projected onto the whiteboard. The Battle of Lexington and Concord was fought by the militia against the Regulars, who were going to the ammunition store in Concord. The militia grew in size and was able to defeat the soldiers using hit and run tactics along with surprise attacks. The Battle of Bunker Hill occurred a few months after, but was technically a British victory. Using their strong navy, they were able to attack the militia, which was running out of ammunition. The soldiers charged up to their trenches. Though the militia lost one early battle, maybe these battles demonstrated how serious the colonists were about fighting for freedom, even against a trained army. Groups created Google Search Stories afterwards about the battles.
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