Declare the Causes: The Declaration of Independence

Bring history to life for your young scholars with a Fourth of July lesson series. After a class reading of the Declaration of Independence, students translate this pivotal document into layman's terms before working in small groups to...

Students reflect on the Declaration of Independence.  In this U.S. History instructional activity, students read the Declaration of Independence then complete an activity and worksheet on the topic.

Celebrate the holiday with your youngsters by practicing cursive writing and crafting wonderfully formed wording, including Independence Day, the fourth of July, July 4, 1776, and the Declaration of Independence.

Find your next great activity for studying the Declaration of Independence and the concept of unalienable rights. It includes background information on the writing of this momentous document, as well vocabulary, worksheets and graphic...

Fifth graders examine early American images and documents. In this colonial America lesson, 5th graders access digital images of the Declaration of Independence, paintings, and other documents in order to understand the purpose of...

Students debate and role play about whether the colonists should declare independence from England or not. For this American history and oral communication lesson, students read informational text about the colonists and their...

Students examine why, when our Fathers, signed the Declaration of Independence they were placing in jeopardy their freedom, property and lives.

Students examine national symbols of freedom and speech strategies. They study the constitution, forefathers, and the Declaration of Independence.

Third graders role play the colonists separation from England. In this colonial independence lesson, 3rd graders pretend their class has decided to form a school of their own and form groups to gather information about creating a flag,...

Students 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...