Curated OER
Exploring the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Part 2
Students are given a copy of the "The Universal Declaration of Human Rights" and read them together. In groups, they match the rights listed on a master list with the articles in the Declaration and research specific rights using the...
Curated OER
American Revolution Puzzle
In this US History worksheet, students identify and locate vocabulary terms related to the American Revolution. There are 30 words located in the word search.
Curated OER
Signers Search
Students take part in an activity that allows them to learn the names and some interesting facts about the signers of the Declaration of Independence while having fun and participating in physical activity.
Ibis Communications
Eyewitness to History: Writing the Declaration of Independence
An article about the Declaration of Independence which covers the selection of the Committee of Five, Jefferson's writing, the presentation to Congress for approval, the problems in drafting, and the final changes which were made....
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Colonial Williamsburg: Thomas Jefferson, Son of Virginia
Excerpted from the Colonial Williamsburg Journal, this essay offers details of Thomas Jefferson's life and his long and varied career.
Made From Media
Made From History: Who Declared War? Major Power Declarations of War, 1914
With the use of country flags and benchmark years, this clever illustration shows the declarations of war during the course of World War I.
New York Times
New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: The Declaration of Independence
The New York Times Learning Network presents an interactive and printable crossword puzzle on The Declaration of Independence.
Ducksters
Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: Declaration of Independence
"We hold these truths to be self-evident." This infamous quote is part of the Declaration of Independence which Congress adopted on July 4, 1776. Read about the ideas contained in this document and take a quiz at the end to see what you...