Grade 9-10 What was Most “Revolutionary” About the Declaration of Independence?

This lesson will use a close reading of the Declaration of Independence to explore the American colonists’ reasons for separating from Great Britain. By the conclusion of the lesson, student will understand the role of the Declaration in encouraging support for American Independence, and in laying the groundwork for a new system of government and individual rights.

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Standards

Common Core

Grades

9, 10

Subjects

Foundations of Democracy

Resource Types

Lesson Plans

Teaching Strategies

Small Group Discussion, Small Group Deliberation, Writing, Debate, Primary Source, Whole Class, Whole Class Discussion, Whole Class Deliberation, Small Group

Civic Days

Fourth of July

Duration

50 minutes

Tags

Declaration of Independence, American Revolution