The American Revolution | PBS LearningMedia

by Jennifer Kowalczyk • Published on August 3, 2026 • Last modified on August 6, 2026

Bring one of history’s most transformative eras to life with media-rich classroom resources inspired by the new PBS film series, The American Revolution. Examine how thirteen colonies on the Atlantic Coast united in rebellion, won their independence, and established a republic that still endures today. Through video clips, discussion questions, interactives and more, deepen students’ understanding of the American Revolution and its legacies using the power of visual media.

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Grades 3-12

Ken Burns in the Classroom | The American Revolution Collection

Bring one of history’s most transformative eras to life with media-rich classroom resources inspired by the new PBS film series, The American Revolution. Explore commonly taught topics — including life in the British colonies, causes of the Revolution, key events, key figures and ideas, and the lasting legacies that shaped the nation. These resources will address themes raised in the film, including freedom, opportunity, democracy, and the global nature of the conflict, and are designed to build students' critical thinking skills, their ability to think in terms of cause and effect, and their ability to analyze primary sources.

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The American Revolution | PBS LearningMedia

Grades 3-12

Ken Burns in the Classroom | The American Revolution Collection

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