Street Smarts
Street Smarts: The Declaration of Independence II
Political Science · Civics · Freedom · Captions
About This Video
If your middle and high schoolers want to dive even deeper into the document that started our great nation, they’ll love watching Uncle Sam quiz contestants on the philosophy behind the Declaration of Independence, the history of its signing, and how it continues to spread liberty in the modern age. Don’t forget to check out our first episode on the Declaration of Independence!
Standards Met in Ohio
- AMH.9-12.4.lp.bGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thRead/listen to the second paragraph of the Declaration, “We hold these truths...,” focusing in on life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
- AMH.9-12.5.bGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thIdentify a right listed in the Northwest Ordinance that is not in the Declaration of Independence that relates to life, liberty, or the pursuit of happiness.
- CWI.9-12.8.lp.fGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thIdentify civil and human rights as life, liberty or pursuit of happiness.
- CWI.9-12.9.lp.cGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thIdentify civil and human rights as life, liberty, or pursuit of happiness.
- MWH.9-12.6cGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thIdentify one of the Rights of Man.