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This Dissecting the Declaration lesson plan also includes:
Delve 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 the problems American colonists faced led them to write the now-famous document. Scholars complete a worksheet and answer questions to gauge their understanding of the activity.
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Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Read through the text of the Declaration of Independence as a group
- Guide a group discussion on how the Declaration of Independence aimed to address the grievances of the American colonists
Classroom Considerations
- Activity is part of a larger series, Through Their Eyes: Major Causes and Events of the American Revolution Teacher Resource Guide
- Requires Internet access to complete the virtual tour of the museum
Pros
- Extension activity reinforces key concepts
- Contains a link to the teacher resource guide
Cons
- None