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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore George Washington. Focusing on his personal life, it offers an examination of the man behind the towering symbol. Washington's stature as first president and founding father created a public persona. George Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students discuss the role that individuals have in contributing to society. They develop alternative solutions to problems in their area. They write a paper about what they have discovered. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students explore the foundational ideas of the Founding Fathers and create a PowerPoint presentation based on these key concepts. They pay particular attention to how the ideas impact citizens in the U.S. today. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students compare and contrast opposing visions of government held by the founding fathers. They evaluate the roles of historical leaders in shaping the U.S. as an emerging nation. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students list some ideas proposed and debated during the Constitutional Convention, and discuss the important issues requiring compromise during the Constitutional Convention. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the pros and cons of state sovereignty vs. federalism, as argued by the Founding Fathers. They identify the basic positions of each side, complete a worksheet, and write a persuasive essay arguing for Jefferson or Hamilton. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine how the role of 'President' was defined by the founding fathers. They explore various websites, answer discussion questions, read and analyze primary source documents, and complete a chart. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students brainstorm a list of facts about the Founding Fathers. After watching a video online, they identify facts about the Constitution as well. They compare and contrast the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution in a Venn Diagram. They complete an online quiz to end the lesson. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students read biographies of their assigned Founding Father. They present an oral argument that their assignee deserves to be better known by making connections between regional politics and postions defined by character. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine and reflect on what it means to be an American with a focus on the concept of responsibility as it was held by the Founding Fathers. They participate in a brainstorming session as a class, create a collage, and write a poem. Full Review »
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