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The "To Do List" of the Continental Congress Lesson PlanThe "To Do List" of the Continental Congress Lesson Plan
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National Endowment for the Humanities
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Duration
2 days
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Year
2009
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The "To Do List" of the Continental Congress

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What is on your to-do list today? The second activity of a three-part series on Lost Heroes of America investigates the laundry list of items in front of the second Continental Congress. Scholars research, analyze, and present information from primary sources to create a picture of how the representatives addressed the issues of forming the nation. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

the continental congress, the articles of confederation, the constitutional convention, the founding fathers

Additional Tags

articles of confederation, continental congress, founding fathers, u.s. government, social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Brainstorm with students a to-do list of daily tasks 
  • Extend the lesson with further research on the role of the Continental Congress both during and after the American Revolution

Classroom Considerations

  • Be sure students have Internet access if assigning materials as homework 

Pros

  • Outlines teacher directions to use in class
  • Provides printable worksheets and materials

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.2 RH.6-8.3 RH.6-8.4 RH.6-8.5

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