Social Science Models
Washington's Presidency: Materials
| Lesson 1 | Teen Driving article: Describes proposed state legislation to implement limitations on new drivers. |
| Overhead: Teen driving accidents statistics | |
| Lesson 2 | Hamilton and Jefferson- National Bank letters: Introduces the different interpretations of the Constitution concerning the National Bank. |
| Document analysis sheet: Allows students to examine the Hamilton and Jefferson letters. | |
| Letter Analysis Instructions | |
| Samples of student political cartoons | |
| Lesson 3 | Washington Presidency Timeline 1789-1796 |
| Introduction to Think Aloud | |
| Think Aloud Activity: Students put themselves into Washington's position in order to evaluate the decisions made throughout his term. | |
| Data Retrieval Chart for Think Aloud: Allows students to record collected information from documents. | |
| Lesson 4 | Press Conference Biographical Sheets: Background information for each figure in role play. |
| Press Conference Data Retrieval Chart: Assists students in the investigation of their press conference figure. | |
| Press Conference Summary Sheet: Brief background of all figures represented in the press conference. | |
| Press Conference Role Sheet: Describes the role each group member will perform during press conference. | |
| Press Conference Rubric | |
| Lesson 5 | Central High Video - Eyes on the Prize, Part 1, "Fighting Back (1957-1962)", PBS Video, 1986 |