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One Last Time

George Washington's Precedent-Setting Presidency

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 8th Grade

Students look at the various precedents set by George Washington’s presidency, examining the idea of precedent and applying it to the actions of Washington as described in a text. They will use that information to create a Bento Box illustrating those precedents and summarize their learning with the... Read more »

Lesson 5E Lesson
One Last Time

George Washington's Precedent-Setting Presidency

Subject Subject

  • Social Studies

Course Course

  • U.S. History

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 8th Grade

Copied To Clipboard Standards

  • 8.C.5.1, 8.C.5.1.A, 8.C.5.1.D, 8.C.5.1.E
More 2 periods
Time Frame 90 minutes
As Long As Grass Grows

Andrew Jackson’s Native American Policies

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 8th - 9th

Students examine the policies of Andrew Jackson related to Native Americans by studying a political cartoon, deconstructing the idea of paternalism, and exploring primary sources from Andrew Jackson and tribal leaders. They will summarize their learning using a POMS reflection. Read more »

Lesson 5E Lesson
As Long As Grass Grows

Andrew Jackson’s Native American Policies

Subject Subject

  • Social Studies

Course Course

  • Native American Studies, Oklahoma History, U.S. History

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 8th - 9th

Copied To Clipboard Standards

  • 8.C.8.3, 8.C.8.3.D, OKH.C.2.2.A, OKH.C.2.2.B
More 2 periods
Time Frame 90