Certain Unalienable Rights

Grades
Grades 6-8
45 mins
Virtual
For groups of 10 or more students
Civics
Students will explore the Declaration of Independence as an artifact, a primary source, and a persuasive text. Students explore the document’s important sections, and evaluate the persuasive elements of the Declaration of Independence.
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This Civics for All of US distance learning program is available for groups of 10 or more students free of charge. 

Each program will be led by one of our educators at the National Archives. After submitting your program request, you will be connected to an available National Archives educator to confirm your reservation. 

We require that the requesting educator or another educator from your institution be present during the student distance learning program to observe the session and support classroom management.

Programs are also offered as regularly scheduled interactive webinars. Registration is required, but there is no minimum attendance prerequisite.

Email civics@nara.gov with questions or to request your program today!
printed version of the Declaration of Independence
This is the first printed version of the Declaration of Independence. View in the National Archives Catalog.