Teaching the Declaration of Independence with hashtags 250 years later
Summary
Teachers and organizations are using modern tools like social media and games to help students learn about the Declaration of Independence, which is 250 years old. These methods aim to make history more interesting and relevant to young people today.Key Facts
- Jessica Culver, a social studies teacher in Arkansas, uses hashtags and social media ideas to help students connect with the Declaration of Independence.
- Students create posts imagining how they would announce historical events today, like tweeting "#newcountry #finallyfree" after the Declaration was signed.
- The Declaration was written mainly by Thomas Jefferson and signed by 56 people, including John Adams and Benjamin Franklin.
- iCivics, a group started by Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, offers games and resources to help over 9 million students learn about U.S. civics each year.
- iCivics launched initiatives like the Civic Star Challenge for teacher support and Investigation Declaration, an interactive game about protecting freedom documents.
- The National Constitution Center created activities like a special Trivial Pursuit game and online content to teach families about the Declaration of Independence.
- Educators stress that July Fourth should be the start of learning about America’s founding ideas, not the end.
- Understanding the Declaration is seen as important because it expresses the principles on which the U.S. government and identity are built.
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