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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.
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- 5th Grade
Students identify Founding Fathers key figures involved in the writing of the Constitution. In this Founding Fathers research lesson, students effectively use the internet to research and create a presentation to the class.
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- 6th - 8th Grade
Students list some ideas proposed and debated during the Constitutional Convention, and discuss the important issues requiring compromise during the Constitutional Convention.
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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.
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- 9th - 12th Grade
Students create an advertising campaign to persuade the Founding Fathers to adopt a particular political philosophy. Working in groups, they conduct research about a certain political philosophy. Students create a pitch to be made to the Founding Fathers as they create their new government.
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- 7th Grade
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.
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- 6th - 8th Grade
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.
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- 9th - 12th Grade
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.
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- 5th - 8th Grade
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.
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- 6th - 12th Grade
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
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