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Here are the teacher pack items for Declaring Independence from Britain:
Overview In this experience, students create a What We Know chart about the Declaration of Independence. Then they examine the major actions of the First and Second Continental Congresses up to the summer of 1776. Next, they take a close look at the events surrounding the writing and adoption of the Declaration of Independence and create their own timelines. Finally, they examine why Patriots, Loyalists, Black Americans, and Native nations made different choices during the war and use evidence to explain why choosing a side was not simple. Estimated duration: 45 minutes Vocabulary words: Objective
The Intolerable Acts and the Battles of Lexington, Concord, and Bunker Hill increased the conflict between the colonists and Britain. Some colonists began to support independence, but others were not ready to break away from Britain. Deciding whether to become independent was not easy. In this experience, you will learn about events that led to the decision for independence and what happened next.
Objective
Declaration of Independence, by John Trumbull (1819)
A declaration is a formal statement or announcement.
Independence is freedom from control by another group.
What do you know about the Declaration of Independence? If someone has already listed what you know, try to think of something else.
Use student posts to get a picture of what your students already know. You do not need to correct misconceptions at this point. Students do not need to post in the table in order to proceed to the next scene.
When everyone is ready to continue, unlock the next scene.
