The Events Leading to Independence - Before students can fully appreciate the importance of the Declaration of Independence, they should learn some background. This reading provides background information to students on some of the events leading up to the decision made by the American colonists to declare independence. Writing the Declaration of Independence - This source provides students with an explanation of the writing process that led to the creation of the Declaration of Independence. The information in this link is useful to students looking to better understand the part of the Declaration and why they were written the way they were.
Declaration of Independence - American Revolution - This reading from History.com provides a different look at the Declaration of Independence from a revolution standpoint. Although still focusing on the lead up to creation of the Declaration of Independence, the theme of the impending American Revolutionary war is present.
The Declaration of Independence (The Weeknd's "Can't Feel My Face" Parody) - Mr. Betts' Class is an outstanding series of US History parodies set to popular music. This particular video reads from the actual Declaration of Independence and provides a clever way to help students learn key parts of the Declaration of Independence.
Declaration of Independence Review Game - Super Teacher Tools created this Jeopardy style review game for the Declaration of Independence. This game is an excellent source to help students remember key aspects of the lesson on the Declaration of Independence.