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- 5th
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Students trace the development and expansion of the US while studying the Trail of Tears. They examine the political factors and analyze the impact the Indian Removal Act had upon a society. They present a case for or against the Indian Removal Act. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the period of 1800-1848 in American History. They discover the elements of the government that were changing and the concept of Manifest Destiny. They use this information to relate it to their own lives. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the reasons why the Jeffersonian Republicans were able to dominate politics during 1800 - 1824. They write an essay defending a position about the political and economic power they held during that time. They analyze the development of one reform movement. Full Review »
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- 8th - 11th
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Students assume the role of a textbook writer in the 1840's to analyze the Jacksonian Democracy era in order to explain how ordinary Americans gained more political and economic power. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students research the westward expansion of the United States and use TimeLiner software to make a mural showing the growth of the United States. They present their project in an oral presentation to the class. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine factors shaping the people's belief that Andrew Jackson was "their" president. Using one case in point, they consider whether Jackson's leadership style helped or hurt his efforts to achieve the goals of his political philosophy. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students investigate the story of Standing Bear and his people as they defied the U.S. Governemt and returned to their homes in Omaha. Their arrest was followed by a trial which the Ponca people won. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students are introduced to the removal of Native Americans along the Trail of Tears. In groups, they examine the political factors that caused this removal and its effect on society. To end the lesson, they discuss various ways to deal with grief and loss. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students examine and describe Andrew Jackson's 1828 inauguration, identify ways Jackson's election signaled important changes in American political landscape, discuss how Jackson embodied political culture of his era, and compare politics of Jacksonian democracy with contemporary American politics. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students define qualities that should be considered when selecting judge, evaluate costs and benefits of two methods of selecting and retaining judges, decide whether methods provide for judicial independence and judicial accountability, and discuss strengths and weaknesses of judicial selection process in their state. Full Review »
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