Historic Documents: Declaration of Independence
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| Historic Documents: Declaration of Independence |
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Description:
| Read Thomas Jefferson's drafts and final version of the Declaration of Independence and see an image of the original document. Includes biographies on the signers, plus paintings that depict the scene. Includes a link to an eThemes Resource on the Revolutionary War where you can learn about the events that led up to the signing. |
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Grade Level:
| 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
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Resource Links:
| The Declaration of Independence
Read the official text from the document and see a list of people who signed it from each of the new states.
Declaring Independence: Drafting the Documents
This site has a timeline of the events in 1777 relating to the drafting of the document. Click on "Objects in Exhibition" to see images of two documents written by Jefferson. NOTE: The site leads to websites with discussion boards. (forums, message boards, etc.)
Ask Earl
Read the response to the following question: Who has the largest signature on the Declaration of Independence, and why? NOTE: The site includes ads.
History Rocks
This is the lyrics for the Schoolhouse Rocks song about the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
EDSITEment
This is a lesson plan that has students draft their own declarations of independence. NOTE: Some of the links at the bottom are broken.
America's Story
Read about Thomas Jefferson and the important document he wrote. Includes images.
Biographies of the Founding Fathers
Read short biographies about the men who signed the Declaration of Independence. Some text may be difficult for younger readers. NOTE: The site leads to websites with discussion boards. (forums, message boards, etc.)
Declaring Independence
Watch this movie that explains why the Declaration of Independence was written and why it was important.
Loyalty or Liberty
In this interactive adventure, you are a slave who must gather eight secrets and decide if they are for the British or the Patriots. Then you must choose which side of the battle you would be on.
PBS: Liberty: Subject Index
Click on the different subjects and people to find out more about them. Click on the video link to hear some of his inspiring words read aloud.
The Declaration of Independence
See a photo of the actual document. Click on "read transcript" to read it.
The Account of the Declaration: Jefferson's Story of the Declaration
Read about the declaration from the point of view of Thomas Jefferson. Click on "Graff House" on the left to see a picture of where Jefferson wrote the declaration.
Signers of the Declaration
This site has short biographies of all 56 delegates who signed the Declaration of Independence. NOTE: The site has a link to a guestbook.
eThemes Resource: Revolutionary War: Middle School
These sites are about the Revolutionary War and the various causes. The reading level is for middle school students. Includes paintings and examples of political cartoons from the Revolutionary period to the present. There is interactive role-playing and other games.
eThemes Resource: Revolutionary War: Elementary
This eThemes Resource focuses on the major events leading up to the American Revolution. The reading level is for elementary students. Learn about the Boston Tea Party, the Boston Massacre, Proclamation of 1763, and more. Includes timelines, maps, and games. An eThemes Resource on biographies of people involved in the Revolutionary War is attached as well as the middle school resource on the war.
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Education Standards:
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ME Standards:
1.C.1, 2.C.1, 2.A.1, 2.A.2, 2.A.3, 2.B.1.a, 2.A.1.a.3
MO Standards:
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 4.2, 4.3, 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, I.C.2, III.C.1, I.C.1, I.C.2, I.C.3, I.C.4, I.C.5, I.C.6, I.C.3, 1.C.1, 2a.B.1, 1.A.1, 1.A.1, 1.A.1, 1.B.1.b
UT Standards:
1.2.b, 5.1.a, 5.1.b, 5.1.c, 5.2.a, 5.3.b
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