King George III

This lesson examines the reign of King George III, focusing on his significant events, including the loss of the American colonies and the Acts of Union. Students will learn about his impact on British and American history, his bouts of mental illness, and his legislative contributions. Activities include video analysis, timeline sorting, guided reading, and writing PEEKA paragraphs. The lesson concludes with a discussion on George III’s legacy and his influence on both Britain and the USA.

Lesson Content and Activities:

Introduction:
Discuss King George III’s background and significance in both British and American history.
Introduce today’s keywords: Regency, Acts of Union 1801, Elector of Hanover.

Video Task:
Watch videos on King George III and answer key questions about his life and achievements.

Timeline Activity:
Sort the timeline cards into the correct chronological order of significant events in King George III’s life and reign.

Primary Source Analysis:
Read and analyze primary sources related to King George III’s actions and influence.
Complete guided reading activities.

Causes and Consequences:
Categorize and sort evidence into causes and consequences of key events during King George III’s reign.

Ranking Activity:
Rank key events in George III’s life based on their significance.

Historian Analysis:
Compare viewpoints of historians on George III’s legacy and write a paragraph summarizing the agreement and disagreement.

Writing Task:
Write a PEEKA paragraph explaining George III’s most significant impact on history.

Peer Assessment:
Read through a partner’s paragraphs, highlight each PEEKA section, and provide feedback.

Class Discussion:
Share and discuss the PEEKA paragraphs.

Recap Quiz:
Participate in a recap quiz to reinforce key points from the lesson.

Resources:
Video links on King George III
Timeline cards
Primary source documents
Guided reading text
PEEKA paragraph guidelines and planning sheet

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