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K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Economics and Civics

Goal 1: The learner will investigate the foundations of the American political system and explore basic values and principles of American democracy.

Objective 1.03. Examine the causes of the American Revolution.

Additional related resources

We’re in the process of aligning our content for students to the Standard Course of Study. As we do, you’ll find it here.

General resources

Aligned lesson plans

The Declaration of Independence
In Where English and history meet: A collaboration guide, page 5
In this interdisciplinary lesson, students will examine the role of the Declaration of Independence in the development of the American Revolution and as part of the American identity. They will also analyze the argumentative structure and write their own declaration.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–10 English Language Arts and Social Studies)
By Karen Cobb Carroll, Ph.D., NBCT.

Resources on the web

What Made George Washington a Good Military Leader? Leadership in Victory: One Last Measure of the Man
Students study General Washington's response to the Newburgh Conspiracy of 1783, an invitation from senior Continental Army officers for Washington to lead a military dictatorship. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Social Studies)
Provided by: National Endowment for the Humanities