Lesson Plans

Signing the Declaration of Their Independence

Students compare and contrast a famous print celebrating the Declaration of Independence with a political cartoon about woman suffrage, then complete a close read of the Declaration's introduction or preamble. After, students create a product of their choosing that provides a commentary on the meaning of that text in the context of today.

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Civics(1)
English Language Arts(1)
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High School(1)

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