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\nThe Making of the Declaration of Independence\n

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\nStudents can delve into how Thomas Jefferson's words in the Declaration of Independence changed history.\n
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\nDeclaration of Independence: Created Equal?\n

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\nHigh schoolers examine how Jefferson dealt with equality. In this lesson on the Declaration of Independence, students use primary sources to analyze what the phrase, \"All men are created equal\" meant. They will compare what they think...\n
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\nThe Declaration of Independence\n

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\nFifth graders participate in a discussion about the Declaration of Independence.  In this Declaration of Independence lesson, 5th graders write imaginary stories in the voice of a member of the committee at Independence hall....\n
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\nFourth of July (Grades 9-12)\n

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\nClass members work to translate the Declaration of Independence into their own words, as well as design a Facebook page within the context of 1776 to raise public awareness about the document and its meaning for citizens.\n
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\nDeclarations and the Quest for Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness\n

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\nUnderstanding how John Brown got his inspiration from the Declaration of Independence helps learners further understand both West Virginia and United States history. The resource, a standalone, uses worksheets, discussion, and essay...\n
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\nDear King George\n

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\nThomas Jefferson's letter to King George III, which evolved into the Declaration of Independence, is the subject of a two-part reading comprehension exercise that asks kids to first read the attached article, and then to respond to a...\n
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\nBreaking Down the Declaration of Independence\n

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\nStudents examine the Declaration of Independence. In this colonial America lesson, students analyze the three sections of the Declaration and determine the beliefs the founding fathers had about rights.\n
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\nLimited Government: Declaration of Independence\n

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\nStudents study the limited government within the Declaration of Independence. They discuss the characteristics of a limited government in contrast to a despotic government. They identify principles of the limited government within the...\n
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\nThe Declaration of Independence\n

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\nStudents explore the Declaration of Independence. In this civics lesson plan, students read handouts regarding the document as well as the document itself. Students respond to discussion questions regarding the handout. Students then...\n
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\nThe Declaration of Independence and Your Own Rights\n

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\nHigh schoolers read and discuss the Declaration of Independence and the Declaration of Sentiments. They discuss how the rights of the colonists and women were being violated. Students write about their own personal rights and how their...\n
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\nSigners of the Declaration of Independence Word Jumble #2 Worksheet\n

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\nIn this online interactive Declaration of Independence instructional activity, students examine the word bank with the names of the 20 signers of the document. Students use the word bank to unscramble 20 sets of letters. This...\n
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\nExamining the Declaration of Independence\n

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\nPupils examine the Declaration of Independence and its significance to American history. They read the document, identify America's grievances with Great Britain, and restate a part of the document in their own words.\n
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\nExploring the Declaration of Independence\n

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\nEighth graders describe the basic ideas of government and arguments supporting the separation of the colonies from Britain in the Declaration of Independence. They actively participate in class discussion and then review, answering all...\n
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\nDocuments of Natural Rights: The Declaration of Independence and The Plan of Delano\n

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\nEighth graders analyze the philosophy of government in the Declaration of Independence. As a class, they discuss how this philosophy has caused other revolutions in history and how well it supports our natural rights. In groups, they...\n
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\nDeclaration of Independence and Acts of Courage\n

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\nStudents examine the trait of courage. In this Declaration of Independence lesson, students discuss what it means to be courageous and identify the courageous acts the signers of the Declaration showed. Students research the...\n
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\nRepresentation of the Common Citizen From Declaration of Independence to Present\n

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\nHigh schoolers create working definition of common citizen, and investigate and discuss important sections of Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights, and other Amendments. Students...\n
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\nA Close Look at the First Two Paragraphs of the Declaration of Independence\n

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\nTwelfth graders identify the key phrases of the first two paragraphs of the Declaration of Independence and interpret the meaning of those key phrases. Students work in small groups to analyze the paragraphs and answering questions...\n
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\nThe Revolutionary War\n

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\nMarch your learners off to war with this presentation, which provides details to the American Revolution such as important figures (Jefferson, Franklin, Henry), facts about the Declaration of Independence, and definitions of key terms. A...\n
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\nMake the Connection\n

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\nStudents practice connecting words into phrases. They use the Declaration of Independence to help them connect phrases.\n
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\nDeciphering the Declaration of Independence \n

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\nStudents explore the textual meaning of the Declaration of Independence. In this Declaration of Independence lesson plan, students read and paraphrase the text of the document into modern-day language. Students also consider the meaning...\n
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\nSigners of The Declaration of Independence\n

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\nIn this social studies worksheet, students find the words that declare the signers of The Declaration of Independence and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.\n
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\nThe Declaration of Independence\n

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\nStudents begin their examination of the Declaration of Independence. Using the text, they answer questions for their citizenship interview. They also examine the role of Jefferson in creating the document and how he participated in slavery.\n
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\nDissecting the Declaration\n

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\nDelve into the past to understand the issues that led to the Declaration of Independence. Academics read excerpts from the Declaration of Independence and take a virtual tour of the American Revolution Museum. The resource explains how...\n
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\nTeach This Poem: “Declaration” by Tracy K. Smith\n

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\nTracy K. Smith's erasure poem \"Declaration\" challenges scholars to use their noticing skills to make connections between an engraving entitled \"The Declaration of Independence\" and Smith's poem. Class members record observations and...\n
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