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Celebrate Freedom
Week
 
November 11 - 15


It is required that by December 31, 2007, each public school district

in Oklahoma will include, as a part of a social studies class, during

Celebrate Freedom Week, appropriate instruction concerning the

intent, meaning and importance of the Declaration of Independence

and the United States Constitution, including the Bill of Rights, in

their historical contexts. To support this effort, the following lessons

will be published in The Oklahoman during Celebrate Freedom Week,

November 11-15.


The Declaration of Independence:

 

In Search of Economic and Political Freedom

 

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- Students examine the wording of key sections of the
Declaration of Independence

Lesson 1 - The Oklahoman Version

 

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- Students consider the Delegates' consequences in signing the
Declaration of Independence

Lesson 2 - The Oklahoman Version



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- Students explore attitudes, beliefs and historical setting influencing the
U.S. Constitution

Lesson 3 - The Oklahoman Version

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- Students discuss "public" vs. "private" goods

Lesson 4 - The Oklahoman Version



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- Students review the costs and benefits of Freedom of Expression

Lesson 5 - The Oklahoman Version