History 4th/5th: Indicator #6
History: Fourth and Fifth
Students will examine significant ideas, beliefs, and
themes; organize patterns and events; and analyze how individuals and societies
have changed over time in Maryland, the United States, and the world.
In the context of Maryland up to contemporary times
and United States history through1790, students are able to do everything
required at earlier grades and are able to:
Indicator # 6
Describe people and events associated with the
drafting and signing of the Declaration of Independence and the document's main
principles and significance.
A short Internet film, documentary style, on the
drafting and signing of the Declaration of Independence http://earlyamerica.com/series.html
To get an actual archive copy of the Declaration of
Independence, click this link to the National Archive.
The site also contains several other links to important sources about the
Declaration of Independence.
Lesson ideas on the formation
of a republican government and why the
founding fathers chose this form of government
http://civnet.org/resoures/teach/lessplan/student1.htm#one
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Dr. Greg
Bryant or Dr. David Vocke. Thank you
in advance for your help.