Discover how personal narratives, digital media, and historical objects can transform how students in middle and high school can engage with the American Revolution. Participants will screen clips from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new documentary series directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, premiering in November on PBS. Participants will also examine objects from the National Museum of American History and explore PBS LearningMedia’s resources that amplify personal narratives such as that of a young New England private in the Continental Army. These narratives help tell a more complete and nuanced story of the Revolutionary era that resonates with students. This session is geared toward middle and high school educators. This session will apply grade-level appropriate critical and historical thinking skills and strategies.