America's Heritage: An Adventure in Liberty (Elementary Edition) Pt. 4: A Famous Signature (TEKS version)
America's Heritage: An Adventure in Liberty (Elementary Edition) Pt. 4: A Famous Signature (TEKS version)
Description:
Students can observe and assess the need to take responsibility for one's actions by examining John Hancock's signature as it appears on the Declaration of Independence and by recognizing this signer's bravery and absoluteness in standing for what he believed in. The lesson includes a copy of the famous Hancock signature, a visual reproduction of the original Declaration document, a group discussion assignment, and an artistic letter-tracing activity. America's Heritage: An Adventure in Liberty is a free K-12 curriculum for teachers of the humanities and social sciences. Teachers are provided these resources as a supplement to school resources as they deliver instruction focused on developing an understanding and teaching of our nation's factual and philosophical heritage to promote Freedom, Unity, Progress, and Responsibility among our students and citizens.
Education Levels:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Subject:
Civics, History, State History, United States Government, United States History
Resource Type:
Activity, Curriculum, Lesson plan
Medium:
PDF
Fee Status:
Free
Beneficiary:
Students
Online provider:
American Heritage Education Foundation, Inc.
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