A.P. American Government Lesson Plan - Klein Oak High School
   
Dates Wednesday, August 29, 2007
   
Topic The Declaration of Independence
   
Objectives Students shall be able to
  1. state the political arguments of the Declaration of Independence,
  2. explain the reason why the Declaration was written,
  3. summon appropriate terminology from the Declaration,
  4. describe the link between the Declaration and the Gettysburg Address, and
  5. explain the centrality of the Declaration to the American polity.
   
Activities Discussion of Declaration of Independence.
   
Assessment Monitor and adjust to assure understanding.
   
Assignments Read Wilson chapter two pages 16-27 and complete the reading preparation assignment for Friday. (Word or PDF) Read part 2 of Wilson chapter two and complete the preparation material (Word or PDF) for Tuesday.