Thomas Jefferson, John Locke, and the Declaration of Independence

This lesson will be used to introduce or review the Declaration of Independence, a founding document of America. This lesson will familiarize students with one of the Founders, Thomas Jefferson, and his influence on the American government by incorporating ideas from the European Enlightenment era. 
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Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 40 Minute(s)
Keywords: Enlightenment, John Locke, consent of the governed, natural law, natural rights, evidence, Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson, primary sources, compare and contrast, American Revolution, democracy, civics, American History, US History, Enlightenment, Enlightenment thinkers, Rousseau, John Locke, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Jean - Jacques Rousseau, Voltaire, Baron de Montesquieu, Natural Law, Philosophes, Thomas Hobbes, Reason, lesson, integrated, representative
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Assessment,  Image/Photograph,  Text Resource
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Confirmation Inquiry (Level 1)
Resource Collection: Integrated Social Studies with Civics Teacher Resources - Grades 6-12

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