American Revolution Theme Park Project
The United States Board of Tourism has asked you to design a new Theme Park based on the American
Revolution. This new theme park will be centered around the events before and during the American
revolution.
Your task is to research the people and events that shaped the American Revolution and to create a plan
for a new theme park. Think big! Be sure to have fun but please focus on the significance of the events
and individuals you choose to highlight.
THEME PARK – PLAN REQUIREMENTS
Part 1: Name, Logo and Slogan (5 points)
Create an appropriate name for your theme park, design a park logo, and create a park slogan. These all
need to somehow reference the American Revolution. Your park logo needs to be neatly colored.
Part 2: Major Event Leading up the American Revolution (Ride / Activity) (15 points)
Design a ride or activity for the theme park that centers on a major event that led to the American
Revolution (1754 – 1774). Focus on an event that you believe was significant in influencing colonists to
push for independence. If you are working with a partner, you will need to do 2 of these.
Checklist:
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The ride that you’ve created shows that you
understand the event. The ride and the event are
related in some way.
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Explain your ride in one paragraph (3-5 sentences).
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Explain what happened in the event and why it was
important in one paragraph (3-5 sentences)
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Include a neatly colored picture of your ride.
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French and Indian War
Proclamation of 1763
Stamp Act (1765)
Townshend Act (1767)
Boston Massacre (1770)
The Tea Act (1773)
Boston Tea Party (1773)
Intolerable Acts (1774)
Part 3: Major Event of the American Revolution (7 rides individual – 9 rides partners) (15 points each)
Design 7 rides or activities for the theme park that centers on a major event during the American
Revolution (1775-1783) You must do the six required events (with a * next to them). You may choose
the other event(s) to create rides for.
Checklist:
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The rides that you’ve created show that you
understand the events. The rides and the events are
related in some way.
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Explain your rides in one paragraph each (3-5
sentences).
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Explain what happened in the events and why it was
important in one paragraph each (3-5 sentences)
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Include a neatly colored picture of your rides.
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Declaration of Independence*
Lexington and Concord*
Bunker Hill
Trenton
Saratoga*
Brandywine
Valley Forge*
Kings Mountain
Cowpens
Yorktown*
Treaty of Paris*
American Revolution Theme Park Project
Part 4: Major Individual or Groups During the American Revolution (15 – individual, 17 – partner) 5
points each. You must do the individuals with a * next to them. The others are your choice. Your theme
park will have actors walking about portraying important individuals from American history. You must
dress each person, give them a thought bubble containing something that they might say and give them
a prop or significant piece of clothing.
Checklist:
Choose From:
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The elements you’ve chosen demonstrate that you understand
the significance of each person.
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Each person has a thought bubble.
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Each person has a prop.
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Thomas Jefferson*
Thomas Paine*
John Adams*
Abigail Adams*
Samuel Adams*
Benjamin Franklin*
George Washington*
Molly Pitcher
Ethan Allen
Marquis de Lafayette*
Baron von Steuben
Paul Revere*
Wentworth Cheswell*
John Hancock
Patrick Henry
Benedict Arnold
Martha Washington
John Paul Jones*
A Son of Liberty
James Armistead*
Bernardo de Galvez*
Part 5: Design a Souvenir, Create a Song or Create a Food Item or Restaurant (10 points) Please choose
ONE of the three options described below if you are working alone. If you are working with partners,
please choose TWO
Themed Food or Restaurant
Souvenir
Song
Describe a food item or themed
restaurant for your park’s visitors. If you
choose a restaurant, make sure that it
relates to the Revolutionary War Theme.
Create or draw a Revolution souvenir
that would be sold to tourists in your
theme park gift shop.
Write a song to play for visitors while they are
on the grounds of your park.
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Explain in one paragraph (5
sentences) why it would be
popular and why it fits in your
park.
Include a neatly colored picture
of your food item or restaurant.
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Explain in one paragraph (5
sentences) why it would be
popular.
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Include a neatly colored
picture of your souvenir.
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Your song must have 2 verses and a
chorus.
American Revolution Theme Park Project
Part 6: Park Map (20 points)
Create a park map. Include the park entrance, location of your rides/activities, location of bathrooms,
food places, gift shop, etc. Create a map like you would see at any amusement park. This must be done
neatly and colored. All labels should be easy to read.
SO….how do I do this project
1. Read the directions.
2. Read the directions again.
3. Complete part 1 by creating your park name and slogan. Fill out the appropriate form.
4. Read through parts 2 and 3. These are the for the rides that you will be creating. Choose the events
that you will be portraying in ride form. If you are working with a partner, decide who will do which
ride.
5. Research the events. You need to capture the main idea of each even in ride form.
6. Create the rides /attractions. Here are some ideas. Draw your pictures and write your paragraphs.
Water Rides
Roller Coaster
Kiddie Ride
Games
Swings
Bumper Cars
Train
Tower
Drop Off
Tilt-o-whirl
Octopus
Zipper
7. Create your character figures.
8. Create your food/souvenir or song. Write your paragraph.
9. Create your park map.
10. Assemble the project like the drawing below on your large paper.
11. Check the grading sheet and make sure you have everything that you need.
Teacups
Merry-Go Round
Fun House