This artifact shows part of our American Revolution unit, where students worked together to analyze The Scarlet Stocking Spy. Students participated in a gallery walk, where they collaborated in groups to break down different sections of the text and identify important actions taken by the patriots. Through this activity, students discussed how individuals gathered information, took risks, and contributed to the larger goal of gaining independence.

Throughout the unit, students also examined the Declaration of Independence and discussed how life today might be different if the thirteen colonies had remained under British rule. These conversations helped students connect historical events to larger ideas about freedom, rights, and self-government.

After the gallery walk, students used what they learned to write an opinion essay about which patriot action was most beneficial to winning the war. This lesson encouraged students to think critically, consider multiple perspectives, and support their ideas with evidence. It also allowed students to engage in conversations about fairness, resistance, and how people worked to create change during this time in history.