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Who Was There? Key People Cards

Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher

"Who Was There? Key People Cards" is written for 3rd Grade to 5th Grade (Ages 8-11). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.

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Who Was There? Boston Tea Party people cards for 3rd to 5th grade: 8 cards on Samuel Adams, John Hancock, Paul Revere, Thomas Hutchinson and more. Part of our Boston Tea Party holiday activities collection.

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How do I use this resource?

Students cut out the cards and read about each person. Use them for a who am I quiz, a point of view talk or notes for the research flip book.

What students will practice

  • Teaches 3rd to 5th grade students what happened at the Boston Tea Party on December 16, 1773, and why colonists protested the tax on tea.
  • Builds topic vocabulary by matching each word to a picture, a definition or a sentence.
  • Made for 3rd to 5th grade, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.


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FAQ

How do I use the "Who Was There?" Key People Cards?

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Students cut out the cards and read about each person. Use them for a who am I quiz, a point of view talk or notes for the research flip book.

What are the "Who Was There?" Key People Cards?

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Two pages with 8 cards, each with a portrait, a name, a role and a short fact. They cover Samuel Adams, John Hancock, Paul Revere, Governor Thomas Hutchinson, ship owner Francis Rotch, a ship captain, an apprentice and a Loyalist merchant.

Can I use the "Who Was There?" Key People Cards at home and in the classroom?

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Yes. We made it for 3rd Grade to 5th Grade holiday activities, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.

How many 3rd Grade to 5th Grade Boston Tea Party resources are there?

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14 printable resources, all free to preview. There are 30 Boston Tea Party resources in all, from Preschool to 5th Grade, gathered on our Boston Tea Party activities page. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.

What age are Boston Tea Party resources for?

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These are written for 3rd Grade to 5th Grade students, roughly ages 8-11. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.

Can I use these Boston Tea Party resources for homeschool?

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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a 3rd Grade to 5th Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.

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Resource Details

Grade3rd Grade to 5th Grade
SubjectResources
TopicHoliday Activities
Pages2 pages
DifficultyMedium

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