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Introduction. The Declaration of Independence is regarded as one of the most important documents in American history. The declaration is so important because it provides a foundation of ideas and principles upon which our country is built, starting with the notion that “all men are created equal” (Jefferson, 1776). In the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson explained that a body of people have a right to change governments if that government becomes oppressive (unfair andcontrolling). He further explained that governments fail when they no longer have the consent of the governed. Declare the Causes: The Argument of the Declaration of Independence Worksheet 2. The Declaration of Independence in Six Parts Student Name _____Date_____ [Part Two: Statement of Beliefs] We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness That’s why I’ve created this unit of Declaration of Independence Lesson Plans. You may also be interested in other resources for teaching the Declaration of Independence like Primary Sources, kid-friendly videos, and a free Patrick Henry Lesson. Explore more of my popular units: Age of Exploration; 13 Colonies; Declaration of Independence Declaration of Independence game. July 4th. The Declaration (what it says) Comparison: Declaration and the Magna Carta. The Declaration of Independence (Ted-Ed, video) Matt Damon reads and discusses the Declaration of Independence (video) Choose a Pen and Sign the Declaration of Independence. User Guide to the Declaration of Independence Dissecting the Declaration of Independence By: Donna Boudreau-Hill Summer 2010. LearningObjectivesThe Students will: • Place the drafting of the Declaration within colonial context of the quest for Independence • Discover the people behind the thoughts • Dissect the Declaration into component parts • Evaluate and analyze selected components • Draft their own Declaration Finally, an agreement was made! On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress agreed on the final wording of the Declaration of Independence. It wasn't officially signed until August, but July 4, 1776 reading and comprehension levels have the kids dissect the Declaration of Independence into the 4 parts. All students will answer the following questions, some will use the real Declaration of Independence without vocab, some with vocab, and others will use the modified version. What does the preamble state the colonies are doing? Learn all about the Declaration of Independence with the resources below. Thousands of searchable and printable educational materials for Pre-K through 8th grade, including skills and activity sheets, mini-books and lesson plans by topics. Scholastic Teachables offers a variety of patriotic lessons to supplement your classroom activities. Learn about the Declaration of Independence in this video for kids! You will see why the Declaration of Independence was such a special document! This printable worksheets challenges students to take a deep dive into the text of the Declaration of Independence and identify justifications and grievances. It then asks students to compare those ideas to modern life. The Declaration of Independence also talks about the simple ideas that the people who started the United States believed in. It says that every person in the U.S. has the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. In this lesson plan, students will analyze the ideas and grievances set forth in the Declaration of Independence while completing guided notes that accompany a teacher-presented slideshow. Students will then show what they know by rephrasing excerpts from the Declaration in their own words. The Declaration of Independence is the founding document of the United States. It was approved by Congress on July 4, 1776, and it tells the people that they are free from British rule. The Declaration of Independence was first signed by the President of the Continental Congress, John Hancock. Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and 52 others also signed. Research, and read aloud, about the Declaration of Independence from various recommended sources. Select and complete three components per booklet. Paste each completed booklet into the specially framed text box, as shown to the left. Interested in More? Bonus materials are included! The Declaration of Independence is the founding document of the United States. On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress of the British colonies in North America adopted the declaration at Independence Hall in Philadelphia. Dissecting the Declaration. The Declaration of Independence is commonly remembered for its philosophical arguments on the basic rights of men, but it also includes a list of grievances that led Revolutionaries to separate from Great Britain. Gain instant access to this beautifully designed Unit on the Declaration of Independence, where kids will learn all about Colonial America, the Fight for Freedom, Rights and Freedoms in the Declaration, and more. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That w
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