Biographers
TASK:
You will be learning about the people associated with the Declaration of
Independence.
PRODUCT:
You will be creating “Signer Cards” in the format of a trading card. Each card
will include a picture of the signer, a brief biographical sketch, and a copy of
their signature.
Proceed through the following steps. Be sure to refer to
the list of resources and use the links to Primary Sources provided:
1.
List below, or on a separate sheet of paper, all of
the signers of the Declaration of Independence.
2.
Choose one signer from each
colony … circle them in your list above and write their colony next to their
name.
3.
For each signer you have
chosen you will create a trading card using a 3x5 index card. On the front, you
will create a color picture/portrait of the signer and include
a copy of their signature (written by you!). On the back, you will include the
following information, and any additional information you wish to add:
Name / Colony / Date of Birth / Date of Death / Education / Work or Occupation /
Other Information