USG.SS.6.F

Identify how the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution continue to shape American beliefs and principles in the United States today.

United States Government · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010

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Vocabulary
Declaration of IndependenceU.S. ConstitutionAmerican beliefsprinciplesUnited States
Skills
  • identify (ways the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution shape American beliefs and principles) #dok1
  • explain (the influence of the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution on current American beliefs and principles) #dok2
  • analyze (how foundational documents continue to impact principles and values today) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can identify the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution as foundational documents for American beliefs and principles. #dok1
  • I can explain how the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution shape current American beliefs and principles. #dok2
  • I can analyze examples of modern issues or events that demonstrate how the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution influence American beliefs and principles today. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Foundational documents continue to influence American culture, beliefs, and principles.
  • The ideals expressed in the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution are relevant and significant to contemporary American society.
Essential Questions
  • How do the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution continue to influence American beliefs and principles today?
  • Why is it important that foundational documents like the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution shape modern American society?
  • In what ways can we see the values of these documents reflected in current events or government actions?
  • How might American beliefs and principles differ without the influence of these documents?
  • What roles do these founding documents play in challenging or affirming contemporary societal values?