A 4th-5th grade social studies curriculum unit on compromise and the Declaration of Independence

Author

Elizabeth O'Ferrall, Bank Street College of Education

Date of Award

5-15-2014

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Education (MSEd)

First Advisor

Marion Howard

Abstract

This independent study is a ten lesson curriculum on the study of compromise and the Declaration of Independence. It was designed for a fourth and fifth grade class in a progressive public school in New York City. The goal of this curriculum is to promote critical thinking and discussion about the role of compromise in American history and present day politics through the examination of historical and contemporary contentious issues.

Comments

Museum Education and Childhood Development

Recommended Citation

O'Ferrall, E. (2014). A 4th-5th grade social studies curriculum unit on compromise and the Declaration of Independence. New York : Bank Street College of Education. https://educate.bankstreet.edu/independent-studies/64