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The 57th Inaugural Ceremonies Lesson PlanThe 57th Inaugural Ceremonies Lesson Plan
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The 57th Inaugural Ceremonies

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Attend the party of the year with a hands-on learning experience focusing on the 57th inauguration of the president of the United States. Middle schoolers role play as guests at the prestigious Inaugural Ball, and learn more about why presidential inaugurations are celebrated in the nation.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

presidency, presidential inaugurations, barack obama, united states presidents, elections, election day, presidential elections

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • While designed for the inauguration of President Barack Obama, this is a great resource to use during other presidential election years

Classroom Considerations

  • Include a follow-up assessment where class members must recall what they heard and learned throughout the activity, which will help learners to stay on task

Pros

  • Engaging experience that involves interaction and movement in the classroom
  • All activity handouts are included

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.6.1.a SL.7.1.a SL.8.1.a RH.6-8.7

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