SS.7.C.1.3. – Describe how English policies and responses to colonial concerns led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence
SS.7.C.1.4. – Analyze the ideas (natural rights, role of government) and complaints set forth in the Declaration of Independence
SS.7.C.1.5 – Identify how the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation led to the writing of the Constitution.
Learning Targets and Learning Criteria
I will provide a timeline of British Acts
I will explain why the British were taxing the colonies
I will describe the British Acts and the colonial responses
I will describe the events leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence
I will describe the main idea purpose of the Declaration of Independence
I will list and describe the different sections of the DOI
Classroom Activities
Mon/Tues
Lecture/class discussion – Road to Revolution PowerPoint
Road to Revolution student packet (partner work)
Practice EOC questions (Independent work)
Wed
Road to Revolution timeline
Hey King, Get Off Our Backs iCivics lesson
Thurs/Fri
Lecture/Class discussion – Declaration of Independence
Graphic Organizer – identify the parts of the Declaration of Independence
Organize the Grievances
Assignments Due
National Bullying Prevention Month Project (summative) DUE NEXT WEDNESDAY 10/13 See link at the top of this page for instructions and rubric
Road to Revolution packet (formative)
Students will take the Unit 2 DIA next Monday and Tuesday, 10/11 & 10/12!
