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This Declarations and the Quest for Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness lesson plan also includes:
Understanding how John Brown got his inspiration from the Declaration of Independence helps learners further understand both West Virginia and United States history. The resource, a standalone, uses worksheets, discussion, and essay questions to engage young historians.
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Instructional Ideas
- Analyzing the Declaration of Independence as a class beforehand may help to scaffold learning
- Extend learning by connecting how the Declaration of Independence inspires others today
Classroom Considerations
- Requires some prep work, mainly the printing out and distribution of handouts
- The Word doc files are large, so they may take extra time to load/open
Pros
- Includes essay questions great for a homework assignment or for use on a unit test
- Includes all needed worksheets and readings
Cons
- Some learners may become bored with the lack of variety in exercises
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