Declaration of Independence WebQuest!!
We have discussed John Locke's ideas of Consent of the Governed and the Social Contract theory.
We have discussed documents such as the Magna Carta which established Limited Government and Rights...
We have discussed the English Bill of Rights which further limited government, established Rule of Law and expanded rights of the people...
We have discussed Thomas Paine's Common Sense which accused the King of offenses towards the colonists and called for outright Independence...
Now you understand the steps leading to the American Revolution and the colonists' dissatisfaction with British rule...
It is time to act!
We must wait no longer!
You are about to begin the Declaration of Independence WebQuest. We will be working on this WebQuest for 3 days in class. You can also access this WebQuest at home if you wish to continue to work. You have been given a study guide to complete during this WebQuest. You may watch the videos as many times as you wish. You may also use external WebSites for your research but I suggest that you begin by using mine. They have everything you should need. Good luck and have fun exploring the foundations of our nation!
We have discussed documents such as the Magna Carta which established Limited Government and Rights...
We have discussed the English Bill of Rights which further limited government, established Rule of Law and expanded rights of the people...
We have discussed Thomas Paine's Common Sense which accused the King of offenses towards the colonists and called for outright Independence...
Now you understand the steps leading to the American Revolution and the colonists' dissatisfaction with British rule...
It is time to act!
We must wait no longer!
You are about to begin the Declaration of Independence WebQuest. We will be working on this WebQuest for 3 days in class. You can also access this WebQuest at home if you wish to continue to work. You have been given a study guide to complete during this WebQuest. You may watch the videos as many times as you wish. You may also use external WebSites for your research but I suggest that you begin by using mine. They have everything you should need. Good luck and have fun exploring the foundations of our nation!
Step 2:
*For your notes in your study guide, focus on John Adams' role in the Declaration of Independence. It is advised that you give a short overview of his life (birth, education, Presidency and death) but the focus of your writing for this assignment should be on his role in the Declaration.
Click the website below to learn about John Adams:
John Adams Biography
*For your notes in your study guide, focus on John Adams' role in the Declaration of Independence. It is advised that you give a short overview of his life (birth, education, Presidency and death) but the focus of your writing for this assignment should be on his role in the Declaration.
Click the website below to learn about John Adams:
John Adams Biography
Step 3:
*Note* This video is from the perspective of John Adams- it is his character that you see over and over.
Click this link for the 2nd video.
Main Assembly Room, Independence Hall
*Note* This video is from the perspective of John Adams- it is his character that you see over and over.
Click this link for the 2nd video.
Main Assembly Room, Independence Hall
Step 4:
*For your notes in your study guide, focus on Thomas Jefferson's role in the Declaration of Independence. It is advised that you give a short overview of his life (birth, education, Presidency and death) but the focus of your writing for this assignment should be on his role in the Declaration.
Click the website below to learn about Thomas Jefferson:
Thomas Jefferson Biography
Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C.
*For your notes in your study guide, focus on Thomas Jefferson's role in the Declaration of Independence. It is advised that you give a short overview of his life (birth, education, Presidency and death) but the focus of your writing for this assignment should be on his role in the Declaration.
Click the website below to learn about Thomas Jefferson:
Thomas Jefferson Biography
Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Step 5:
What IS the best part of the Declaration?
Click the link below to access the 3rd video.
National Treasure Movie Link
What IS the best part of the Declaration?
Click the link below to access the 3rd video.
National Treasure Movie Link