
Teacher | Andrew Wilson |
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Subject Area | US History |
Grade Level | 8 |
Week # | 25 |
Unit of Instruction | Jackson Era |
Standard(s) Taught |
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SS.8.A.4.3 Examine the experiences and perspectives of significant individuals and SS.8.A.4.4 Discuss the impact of westward expansion on cultural practices and SS.8.A.4.8 Describe the influence of individuals on social and political developments SS.8.A.4.16 Identify key ideas and influences of Jacksonian democracy SS.8.A.4.17 Examine key events and peoples in Florida history as each impact this era |
Learning Targets and Learning Criteria |
Students will be able to explain the impacts of the Jackson Era. Studente will evaluate primary and secondary sources and judge Jackson in a trial format. Students will take on the role or witness, lawyer or jury in a trial. |
Classroom Activities |
Day 1: Bellringer Vocabulary Notes on the Impact/End of the Jackson Era (Slides 26/27) – Discussion Jackson Era Notes Begin Trial – Assign roles, research Documents: Document Packet ONLINE: Write an essay on the prompt: Was Andrew Jackson hero or villain? Use these documents: Document Packet Rubric for assignment: Essay Rubric Due Date: Tuesday 3/2 Day 2: Continue Trial Prep – Lawyers – Opening/Closing Statements, write questions for opposing witnesses Paralegals- research and assist lawyers Witnesses – 3 questions/answers for lawyers during the trial ONLINE: Continue working on essay. Day 3: Trial – Andrew Jackson v The People Exit Ticket/Discussion ONLINE: Continue working on essay – due next class |
Assignments Due |
Students performance during trial |
Additional Resources |