One of the most important aspects of any battle is the "battle plan", or the strategy used to position the troops for the most effective defense or attack. In this lesson, students will analyze and evaluate the Battle of Brandywine by simulating Phase I of the battle and then predicting the outcome. First, students will construct a scale model of the battlefield and then role-play the actions of the Patriots and the British. They will further analyze both the short-term and long-term results of the battle.

Objectives

1. Interpret primary documents. 2. Analyze both historical and topographical maps. 3. Construct a model of a battlefield to scale. 4. Evaluate historical events to predict outcomes. 5. Role-play a person involved in the event.

Standards Alignment

• Geography
  
  7.2.6. A. Describe physical characteristics of places and regions.
  
  
• History
  
  8.2.6. B. Identify and explain primary documents, material artifacts and historic sites important in Pennsylvania history from Beginnings to 1824
  8.3.6. A. Identify and explain the political and cultural contributions of individuals and groups to United States history from Beginnings to 1824
  8.3.6. B. Identify and explain primary documents, material artifacts and historic sites important in United States history from Beginnings to 1824.
  
  
• Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening
  
  1.2.8.A. Read and understand essential content of informational texts and documents in all academic areas.
  1.4.8. B. Write multi-paragraph informational pieces.