America's Heritage: An Adventure in Liberty (Middle School Edition) Pt. 3: Declaration of Independence (TEKS version)
America's Heritage: An Adventure in Liberty (Middle School Edition) Pt. 3: Declaration of Independence (TEKS version)
Description:
Students become familiar with the main structural components of the Declaration of Independence as well as analyze and understand the important ideas imbedded within the document including the thematic concept of freedom, the purpose of government, human rights, and the social contract theory. The lesson includes a copy of the Declaration, a text scramble, a vocabulary comprehension activity, and analytical and reflective writing applications. 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:
5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Subject:
History, United States Government, United States History
Resource Type:
Curriculum, Lesson plan
Medium:
PDF
Fee Status:
Free
Beneficiary:
Students
Online provider:
American Heritage Education Foundation, Inc.
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