The Process

  1. You will practice reading and finding information in some online primary sources by completing the following puzzle. Click here to review the difference between a primary and secondary source.
  2. We will hand out the puzzle in class or you can click here to print a copy.
  3. Now you may go to any of the following sites related to the American Revolution to help you solve the puzzle:

    Declaration of Independence at the Library of Congress.

    The Battle of Saratoga  Home page in Saratoga Springs, NY.

    Thomas Jefferson Papers at the Library of Congress.

    American Revolution Maps at the Library of Congress.

    Valley Oak Elementary School Experimental Community See another elementary school project: a timeline of the American Revolution to help you learn about the events leading up to, during and ending the revolution.

    John Paul Jones - Home Page at SeacoastNH.com, Portsmouth, NH.

    Kids Click a web search list for kids by librarians.