Topic: Civics
Lesson Plan
"Hey, I Didn’t Say That!": Using Quotes in Context
When taken out of context, quotes can have an entirely different meaning from what was originally intended. What would be the consequences of taking a quote out of context? Why...Lesson Plan
A Trustee’s Reason for Treason
The actions of the revolutionaries could be considered treason against their British king. Which one of these grievances listed by the revolutionaries in the Declaration of Independence would drive you...Lesson Plan
Actions and Reactions
In the aftermath of the French and Indian War, Great Britain tried to recoup its financial losses by imposing taxes on the colonies. To the British, this made perfect sense:...Lesson Plan
And the Winner Is…
The American Revolution can be best characterized by testing authority, deciding loyalties, and above all else, questioning the way things worked. Where, and how, do we see five universal character...Lesson Plan
Curator Challenge: You Decide!
You are the curator of a museum. Create an exhibit about the contributions to the idea of liberty of one of the following founding fathers: George Washington, John Adams, Thomas...Lesson Plan
Declaration Double Take
The Declaration of Sentiments and the Declaration of Independence have a few things in common….what are they? Use the word cloud tool to compare the two documents and then create...Lesson Plan
Jeffenstein!!!!
If the statue of Thomas Jefferson at the Thomas Jefferson Memorial came to life as the events in this YouTube video unfolded around him, not what would he say but...Lesson Plan
Know Your Rights Using Primary Sources: Listing your own grievances
Students will be working in pairs examining three primary sources -listing the grievances in the Declaration of Independence, the individual rights listed in the U.S. Bill of Rights (creating one...Lesson Plan