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The Early Republic Unit Bundle
FOUR ENGAGING VIDEO LESSONS!
ALL THESE RESOURCES GO WITH THESE FOUR HISTORY FOR HUMANS VIDEOS:
1. The Articles and the Constitution
2. President Washington: Inventing the Presidency
3. President Adams: Troubled Waters
4. Major Events of Jefferson's Presidency
This bundle comes with a student-friendly workbook with all the lessons and activities in it! It is 100% editable and will help you and your students stay organized throughout this awesome unit. 👀 Check out the preview to see how the workbooks are organized.
EACH VIDEO-LESSON INCLUDES:
1) Interactive, Follow-Along Notesheet
2) Quick Quiz
3) Extension Activity
WHAT STUDENTS LEARN
All History For Humans videos teach through the power of story to make the history relevant and meaningful to students. Lesson one teaches students the problems with the Articles of Confederation, the Constitutional Convention, and the big debates that led the Constitution we still have today. In video-lesson two, students learn the major events of Washington's Presidency and how his precedent set an example for all others after him. In lesson three students discover the events of Adams' presidency especially the conflict with France and how this divided the nation. Lastly, in lesson four students learn about the main events of Jefferson's Presidency, how he struggled to live up to his vision of government and how he transformed the nation forever.
***The lessons cover state-standards while making sure the content is still interesting.
ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN THIS BUNDLE
1. Read & Compare: Create a venn-diagram from a reading on the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution & answer reflection questions.
2. Compare 2 Georges: Compare portraits of King George III and President Washington to understand differences between monarchs & a president of a republic.
3. Design a Campaign Poster: Your working for Adams' campaign for reelection and must make a mini-poster based on his achievements & beliefs to win over voters!
4. What Should Jefferson Do? View 5 case studies of major events in Jefferson's presidency and make a decision on what you think Jefferson should do based then discover what he actually did and see if you were right!
This bundle requires no-prep and includes all resources needed, supports for diverse learners, and are ready to engage and excite your students! And there are answer keys for everything! ✅
