Lesson Plan
Los Angeles Unified School District

Why Is the Declaration of Independence Important?

For Teachers 5th Standards
Fair or unfair? To begin a study of the American Revolution, class members review the treatment of the people of the American Colonies by the King of England and decide which were fair and which were unfair. Class members then annotate a...
Lesson Plan
Library of Congress

Loc: Political Cartoons: Finding Point of View

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
A careful analysis of political cartoons can provide a glimpse into key moments of U.S. political history. In this activity, learners will closely examine political cartoons about the Stamp Act; make inferences about the political,...