Boston is where the roots of the modern nation were put down by settlers and the struggle for independence began. Ideal for educational trips, Boston's unique history and range of activities mean that a visit will inspire students to think about some of the key themes that run throughout history to this day.
Subject Focus:
- KS 3-5: Follow the story of the first European settlers and understand the effects that still influence modern America.
- KS 3-5: See the most important sites of revolutionary Boston where the War of Independence began.
- KS 3-5: Students can see how the principles of the Revolutionary War are commemorated and still relevant to Americans, and the rest of the world, to this day
Student Outcomes:
- See the historic sites that shaped the origins of the USA.
- Understand how the events that took place in Boston have a resonance in modern America.
- Bring the settlements and American Revolution to life.
- Engage students with key themes and a range of issues with relevance to citizenship and history.
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