The Night the Tea Went Splash
Building the Republic
Thomas loves his family's cozy tea shop, but an unfair rule from the King threatens to ruin their business. When Thomas's older brother John sneaks out for a secret midnight protest, Thomas disobeys orders and follows him into the foggy night.
Watch from the shadows as the Boston harbor turns into a giant teapot, and see what happens when the two brothers have to run for their lives!
Educator's Corner
Learning Objectives
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Describe the daily life of a colonial shopkeeper, including the goods sold and the coins used.
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Understand the historical protest of the Boston Tea Party through the eyes of a young observer.
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Explore how unfair laws made by a distant ruler affected local families and communities.
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Identify the tension between following rules and standing up against unfair treatment.
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Recognize how a single dramatic action can unite a community and send a powerful message.
Curriculum Alignment
Conversation Starter
The colonists threw the tea into the ocean to show the King they were unhappy with his unfair rules. If you think a rule at school or home is unfair, what is a polite and peaceful way you can talk to an adult about it?