Declaring Independence (Lesson 1 of 3)

In this lesson, students will use primary sources to examine the principles of indidividual rights and consent of the governed. They will be introduced to the structure and content of the Declaration of Independence. This is Lesson 1 of 3 in the Declaring Independence unit.

Resource ID#: 209192 Type: Lesson Plan

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General Information

Subject(s): Social Studies

Grade Level(s): 8

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, LCD Projector

Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)

Keywords: Declaration of Independence, Rights, Consent of the Governed, Primary Source, Unit

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Worksheet, Image/Photograph, Text Resource, Formative Assessment

Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction

Resource Collection: Summer 2023 Integrated Civics and Social Studies

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