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America's Founding Documents

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Grade Level:

Grades 3-12

Language:

English

Format:

Presentation

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INTRODUCTION

This lesson explores how the Declaration of Independence establishes our core values, while the U.S. Constitution creates our framework of government. Led by a visiting judge, it's a great opportunity for students to connect these two foundational documents and hear directly from a legal expert.

OBJECTIVES

Students will: 

RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS

This lesson explores how the Declaration of Independence establishes our core values, while the U.S. Constitution creates our framework of government. Led by a visiting judge, it's a great opportunity for students to connect these two foundational documents and hear directly from a legal expert.

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San Francisco, CA 94102

Phone: 1-415-865-4546

 

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