Independence: The Declaration of Independence, Part II

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Each week, Earl, the roving Web wanderer, answers one question from curious young folks.

The Declaration of Independence and Poltical Activism
http://imet.csus.edu/imet2/clarkc/webquest/
WebQuest - Based on the motivation of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, students will discover what could motivate them to become politically active.

Declaration of Independence Road Trip
http://independenceroadtrip.org/video/doi_3.mov
Online Video/Audio Site - Requires QuickTime

Matching Activity - The Origins of American Government http://www.cyberlearning-world.com/lessons/vocabch2qz.htm
Match each of the fifteen terms (including The Declaration of Independence) with its correct definition.

Word Fun
http://familyeducation.com/printables/piece/0,2357,22-10581-537,00.html
Construct your own version of the Declaration of Independence! Have someone give you the parts of speech that are listed under the blank lines. Then read it out loud to hear the new story.

Writing Your Own Declaration of Independence
http://www.amaisd.org/ahscluster/webquest/webquest.htm
WebQuest - Work in groups of four to create your own unique Declaration of Independence reflecting your feelings. Your finished declaration will be presented to the principal in the form of a printed document--much like the actual Declaration of Independence.

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