Field Trips

History on Trial

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

Download 8th Grade Curriculum

Last updated: March 7, 2019