Real-World activity
| Imaginary
Field Trip |
| Real World Activity: Now
that you have learned about Thomas Jefferson
and the Declaration of
Independence, let's take an imaginary field trip back in time to 1776,
when Jefferson drafted the Declaration. Think about how the colonists
lived under British
rule and imagine what you would see and feel.
Remember what the Declaration of
Independence did and said. To review,
click on the links above. Then pick one of the
activities below to show me what you've learned. Now imagine that you were Thomas Jefferson, living under British rule. Write a letter to the world explaining why you are rejecting British rule. This will be your own Declaration of Independence. It doesn't have to be long, but it needs to mention some of the main things the British did to limit American freedom. With your letter, include a drawing of what you think is the worst offense against liberty by the British. Sign your name on the back, or just use your initials if you are in the paint program. |
| Lesson 1 Directions: 1)
After reviewing the information in the eBook, go to the start menu at
the bottom of the page, then move your cursor to All Programs.
This will pull up a tall list, and near the top you will see the item
Accessories. From Accessories, you will go into the program
called Paint. 2) In Microsoft Paint, make the picture area large, then, using the text tool (the button with an "A" on it), select a text box the size of half the picture space in the bottom. 3) In this space, write your letter to the world as if you were Thomas Jefferson, according to the directions above. 4) In the empty space at the top, draw your picture, using bright colors to fill the whole space. |
| Lesson 2 Directions: 1)
After reviewing the information in the eBook, take a plain sheet of
white paper and fold it hamburger-style at your desk. 2) At the top, draw your picture using markers or crayons. If you use crayons, remember to color dark, so it will show up well. 3) On the lower half, write your letter to the world according to the directions above. |
GPS Standard: SS3H2- The
student will discuss the lives of Americans who expanded people's
rights and freedoms in a democracy.
a) Identify various leaders with their rights movements.
b) Explain obstacles, restrictions, and social barriers that these historical figures had to overcome and describe how they overcame them.
PLO (primary learning outcome): Students will identify Thomas Jefferson, the threats Great Britain posed to the rights of American colonists, and the main points of the Declaration of Independence.
a) Identify various leaders with their rights movements.
b) Explain obstacles, restrictions, and social barriers that these historical figures had to overcome and describe how they overcame them.
PLO (primary learning outcome): Students will identify Thomas Jefferson, the threats Great Britain posed to the rights of American colonists, and the main points of the Declaration of Independence.
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