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- 8th
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Students watch a video on Thomas Jefferson and his influence on the Declaration of Independence. They list and describe contradictions between Jefferson's political and moral philosophy and his behavior. They draw conclusions based on primary documents. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students read an online article to study the May 2006 referendum in Montenegro that allowed it to be independent from Serbia. They role play after researching other areas where political movements are attempting to establish independence. Full Review »
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- 4th - 5th
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Students examine why, when our Fathers, signed the Declaration of Independence they were placing in jeopardy their freedom, property and lives. Full Review »
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- 9th - Higher Ed
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Students 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. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students 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 questions at the end of class. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the rhetoric in the Declaration of Independence. In groups, they assess the role of the document in the development of the American Revolution. They analyze the argumentative structure of the document and share their opinions with the class. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students identify and interpret the Declaration of Independence and the rights and privileges demanded in the document. They also identify how those rights and privileges have affected our history. Students then research about the reluctant author of it, Thomas Jefferson, and prepare an oral report paraphrasing an excerpt of the Declaration of Independence. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the importance of judicial independence and how it is exercised while conducting research to gather information using different resources. The teacher discusses the importance of Law Day. They also read the handout for Independent Courts. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the Declaration of Independence and ascertain its true intent and its eventual realization. They analyze the Declaration of Independence and summarize the intentions of the Declaration. They read each grievance and rewrite it in today's terms using dictionaries and any other resources available. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students identify and examine the Declaration of Independence and ascertain its true intent and its eventual realization. Then they analyze the Declaration of Independence and summarize the intentions of the Declaration. Students also evaluate the degree to which public policies and citizen behaviors reflect or foster the stated ideals of a democratic republican form of government. Full Review »
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