Frenemies: George Washington and Thomas Jefferson

Duration: 60-90 minutes
Overview

In this lesson, students will complete a Nearpod that discusses the philosophical and political differences between Thomas Jefferson and George Washington. Ideally this lesson comes after the completion of the American Revolution, but before any lessons on the creation of the constitution.  It is a great lesson to introduce the major differences between Federalism and Republicanism. The students will need an electronic device (tablet, smart phone, computer) with the Nearpod app downloaded.

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Grade Level

Elementary School

Type of Lesson

Hands-on

Common Core Standards

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.5.2
Determine two or more main ideas of a text and explain how they are supported by key details; summarize the text.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.5.3
Explain the relationships or interactions between two or more individuals, events, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text based on specific information in the text.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.5.6
Analyze multiple accounts of the same event or topic, noting important similarities and differences in the point of view they represent.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.5.9
Integrate information from several texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably.

VA SOL(s)

USL6B: The student will demonstrate knowledge of the causes and results of the American Revolution by identifying how political ideas shaped the revolutionary movement.

USL6C: The student will demonstrate knowledge of the causes and results of the American Revolution by describing key events and the roles of key individuals in the American Revolutions with emphasis on George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, and Thomas Paine.

USL7C  The student will demonstrate knowledge of the challenges faced by the new nation by identifying the conflicts that results in the emergence of two political parties.

USL7D  The student will demonstrate knowledge of the challenges faced by the new nation by describing the major accomplishments of the first five presidents of the United States.

Author Info

Jaime Speed
Jaime.speed@bend.k12.or.us
Juniper Elementary Technology Magnet School
Bend, OR