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Declaration of Independence Timeline

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Activity Overview

Using a timeline layout, students will outline the events leading to the writing and signing of the Declaration of Independence. Teachers can pre-select events for students to choose from, or students may choose their own. Protests, boycotts, and major figures are all items that could be included. Students will be able to explain and analyze how events unfolded leading to the creation of the Declaration. This activity will also provide students with a broader historical perspective on events. Reference the timeline activities in both Events to the Revolution and The American Revolution lesson plans for more in-depth ideas.

Students may choose to illustrate the following events (among others):

French and Indian War
Proclamation of 1763
Boston Massacre
Boston Tea Party
Battle of Lexington and Concord
Signing of the Declaration of Independence

Extended Activity

Have students research and create a timeline about events in France that led to the creation of the Declaration of the Rights of Man. Have students compare and contrast the grievances and issues that led to both documents.

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Student Instructions

Create a timeline detailing the major events leading up to the Declaration of Independence.

Click "Start Assignment".
Add cells to your timeline as needed.
List out each of the events in sequential order.
In the description boxes, describe the events.
Create an image in each cell that depicts the events, using appropriate scenes, characters, and items.
Save the storyboard and submit it to the assignment.

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Grade Level 9-12

Difficulty Level 2 (Reinforcing / Developing)

Type of Assignment Individual or Group

Type of Activity: Timelines

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Timeline

Create a timeline of important events and people, and explain their significance. Make sure the dates are correct, and the Photos for Class pictures are historically accurate or significant.

	Proficient 33 Points	Emerging 25 Points	Beginning 17 Points
Events and Dates	The events chosen for the timeline are significant and important to the overall understanding of the time period. The dates provided are correct.	Most of the events chosen for the timeline are significant and important to the overall understanding of the time period. Most of the dates provided are correct.	Some of the events chosen for the timeline are significant. There may be missing events, or events that are irrelevant. Too many dates may be incorrect.
Explanations/Descriptions	The explanations or descriptions provided for each event are accurate and provide insight into the significance of the events.	The explanations or descriptions provided for each event are mostly accurate and attempt to provide insight into the significance of the events.	There are several glaring inaccuracies in the explanations or descriptions of the events. There may be little or no insight int the significance of the events, or the information provided may be too limited or missing.
English Conventions	There are 0-2 mistakes in spelling, grammar, and mechanics.	There are 3-4 mistakes in spelling, grammar, and mechanics.	There are 5 or more mistakes in spelling, grammar, and mechanics.

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