Celebrate Freedom Week is a required celebration and observance of the Declaration of Independence and its impact on American history. In the grade 8 social studies course, there are several lessons that address the requirements.

During Celebrate Freedom Week you are required to understand the intent, meaning, and importance of the Declaration of Independence in its historical context.

The lessons listed below will help you meet these requirements:

Module 4, Lesson 2- The Political Influences on American Beliefs and Principles
This lesson examines the principles and roots of the Declaration of Independence.

Module 4, Lesson 4- The Declaration of Independence: A List of Grievances
This lesson examines the grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence.

Module 4, Lesson 9- The Founding Fathers and Historical figures of Self Government
This lesson features the historical figures associated with the Declaration of Independence.

Click here for a copy of the Transcript of the Declaration of Independence

The study and recitation of the following quote from the Declaration of Independence is another requirement for Celebrate Freedom Week. Click on the button below to listen to the words of the quote, and then recite the quote yourself.

"We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness--That to secure these Rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just Powers from the Consent of the Governed."