8.SS.19.A
Define and give examples of unalienable rights.
Grade 8 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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Skills
- define (unalienable rights) #dok1
- identify (examples of unalienable rights) #dok1
- explain (the concept of unalienable rights) #dok2
- categorize (rights as unalienable based on their characteristics) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can define unalienable rights using appropriate social studies terminology. #dok1
- I can identify examples of unalienable rights in historical documents. #dok1
- I can explain the meaning of unalienable rights and why they are important in American history. #dok2
- I can categorize rights as unalienable or not, based on their characteristics. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Unalienable rights are fundamental rights that cannot be taken away because they are inherent to all people.
- Understanding unalienable rights helps explain the foundational beliefs of the United States and their application throughout U.S. history.
Essential Questions
- What are unalienable rights and where does the idea come from?
- Why did the Founding Fathers include unalienable rights in key documents such as the Declaration of Independence?
- What are some examples of unalienable rights, and how do they impact citizens today?
- How can you tell if a right is unalienable?
- Why are unalienable rights important to the identity and values of the United States?