Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Change: Just a Matter of Time

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars analyze the Declaration of Independence and primary sources to explain civil rights. Then, students write a Declaration of Change to express the grievances of African Americans, and their desire to participate fully in the...
Activity
Library of Congress

Loc: Creating the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource examines the creativity and inspiration that went into the creation and writing of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.
Primary
US Government Publishing Office

U.s. Government Publishing Office: Core Documents of u.s.democracy

For Students 9th - 10th
Direct online access to the basic Federal Government documents that define our democratic society, a core group of current and historical Government publications.
Primary
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Declaration of Independence

For Students 9th - 10th
This video lesson from Khan Academy provides the text of the Declaration of Independence. This lesson is intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses, including the AP Government course.
Primary
Other

Object of History: Remembrances of Revolution and Declaration of Independence

For Students 9th - 10th
View copies of three original documents that are letters between political leaders concerning the Declaration of Independence.
Website
US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Declaration of Independence (9 12)

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the full text of the Declaration of Independence, and get some other interesting information about it. Links at the bottom of the page explore the Declaration of Independence in fuller detail, including what the document is, who...
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Quia

Quia: Building of the Constitution

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Quiz yourself on how well you know the events leading up to writing the United States Constitution.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Colonization & Revolutionary War: The Declaration of Independence

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the creation of the Declaration of Independence. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: "The Declaration of Independence" by Thomas Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
A learning module that begins with "The Declaration of Independence" by Thomas Jefferson, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online...
Website
Other

American Revolution Art Gallery

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is dedicated to the art of the American Revolution. Art in the gallery (main page) will lead you to further information.
Interactive
New York Times

New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: The Declaration of Independence

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The New York Times Learning Network presents an interactive and printable crossword puzzle on The Declaration of Independence.