Declaration of Independence
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● Which revolutionary historical
figure are you most like? Take this
short quiz to find out.
● How much do you know about the
Declaration of Independence and
those who wrote it? Check out this
website and this one, too to test
your knowledge.
Explain
● Let’s watch this together. Really
pay attention to the risks involved
for the signers of the Declaration of
Independence.
Apply
● With a partner, find another example
of others willing to put everything on
the line for their beliefs. You can find a
current example, or you may find one
Your Task
● Take note of which historical figure
you’re most like. What common
qualities do you possess? Fill out this
Google form with your responses.
Your Task
● After watching the video, turn to your
table group and share your feelings
regarding the risks these men were
willing to take. Could you risk everything
for a cause? Next, log in on this Padlet
and leave your response for all 8th
graders to see. Remember to sign your
name and class period to your
response. (Annie C. period 5 Cline)
Your Task
● Work with your partner to create a
Thinglink that compares the signers of
the DOI to the group you and your
partner have chosen.
● Who will look for images? Will you find
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 from history.
● If you need to review, check this video
tutorial on how to make a Thinglink.
video clips?
● Your completed Thinglink should have
at least 10 entries and it’s due this
Friday.
● Turn in the link to your Thinglink here. If
your last name comes first
alphabetically, you’re responsible to
turn in the work. In other words, I don’t
want both of you to turn in the same
assignment.
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