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That to Secure These Rights
Robert Hood
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(8)
Students will engage in an examination and analysis of the Declaration of Independence
Class experience
US Grade 7 - 10
"We hold these truths to be self-evident." What did the founders mean when they declared that all men are created equal? What were their grievances against England and King George? What was their idea of the purpose of government? Abraham Lincoln referenced the Declaration of Independence in his Gettysburg Address, as did Martin Luther King Jr. in numerous speeches, including his "I Have a Dream" oration. It inspired Chinese students during the protest at Tiananmen Square and the leaders of...
To understand the purpose of the Declaration of Independence as well as how the United States has sometimes lived up to and sometimes fallen short of the Declaration's principles.
I have more than 30 years of experience as a history teacher. Specifically, I taught United States history and American Government. Additionally, I was the advisory for the History Club
Homework Offered
Students should examine the annotated copy of the Declaration of Independence posted in this class listing before the first week.Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
1 file available upon enrollmentNone needed.
The topics chosen for discussion in this course will always be age-appropriate.
https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-transcript https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs https://www.pbs.org/weta/washingtonweek/blog-post/5-martin-luther-king-jr%E2%80%99s-most-memorable-speeches https://www.monticello.org/thomas-jefferson/louisiana-lewis-clark/origins-of-the-expedition/jefferson-and-american-indians/ "Out of Many One: A History of the American People" Second Edition John Mack Faragher "Nation of Nations: A Narrative History of the American Republic" James West Davidson "Voices of Freedom: A Documentary History" Eric Foner "Give Me Liberty: An American History" Eric Foner
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(8)
My name is Robert Hood. I have been an educator for thirty-plus years and have taught in California as well as Texas. My teaching career has included middle and high school in both private and public schools. I am excited about the opportunities...
Group Class
$48
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-16
2-6 learners per class
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