
Timeline Teacher Resources
The companion teacher guide for the Museum's Timeline of the American Revolution features a variety of activities of different lengths to help students learn about the Revolutionary era and the ongoing Revolution using historical objects, documents, and timelines.
Download and view the full PDF guide.
Teacher Resource Guide Sections

Part 1: Teaching with Objects, Documents, and Timelines

Part 2: Thematic Activities

Part 3: Connections to Museum Resources
Additional Resources

Firearms, Then & Now Worksheet
This worksheet will help students learn about the different symbols on Revolutionary-era firearms, compare firearms from different countries, and more.

Timeline Contents
View a section-by-section breakdown of the objects, artworks, printed works, and manuscripts featured on the Timeline of the American Revolution.

Glossary
The glossary accompanying the Timline of the American Revolution features definitions of terms and phrases that may be unfamiliar to students.
Timeline of the American Revolution


Explore the Timeline
Using a mixture of historical objects, artifacts, and documents all drawn from the Museum’s collection, this multimedia timeline explores both key moments and surprising stories of the American Revolution.
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