Field Trips
- Grade Level:
- Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
- Subject:
- Literacy and Language Arts,Social Studies
What would have happened if....
In 1777, one year after signing the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Stone had been captured by the British?
Students will search for clues to his innocence or guilt and in a mock trial to determine if Thomas Stone was a traitor to Great Britain or an American Patriot for signing the Declaration of Independence. Will your class find him guilty or innocent?
The program will address both Maryland Curriculum Standards and Virginia Standards of Learning.
Additional Resources
History on Trial Curriculum Materials for 4th and 5th grades
History on Trial Curriculum Materials for 8th grade
Materials
4th-5th Grade Curriculum
Download 4th-5th Grade Curriculum
8th Grade Curriculum
Last updated: March 7, 2019