Lesson Concept and Purpose: Declaration of Independence Day 13-15 Prior Knowledge: Common Core Objective: Format of the lesson: Understand the causes of the Summarize the contributions of the Direct Instruction, Inquiry Learning, American Revolution and what to the development and Small Group “Founding Fathers” led colonists to declare of our country. independence Explain how key historical figures have exemplified values and principles of American democracy. Analyze historical documents that shaped the foundation of the United States government. Materials: Necessary Prep: Handouts Review Declaration of Independence Ensure that students will have computers to work with on Day 3 Set-up groups Phases of the Lesson
Lesson Concept and Purpose: Declaration of Independence Day 13-15 Prior Knowledge: Understand the causes of the American Revolution and what led colonists to declare independence Common Core Objective: Summarize the contributions of the “Founding Fathers” to the development of our country. Explain how key historical figures have exemplified values and principles of American democracy. Analyze historical documents that shaped the foundation of the United States government. Format of the lesson: Direct Instruction, Inquiry Learning, and Small Group Materials: Handouts Necessary Prep: Review Declaration of Independence Ensure that students will have computers to work with on Day 3 Set-up groups Phases of the Lesson