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This George Washington: The Precedent President lesson plan also includes:
- Before and Beyond the Constitution: Worksheet 1
- Before and Beyond the Constitution: Worksheet 2
- Before and Beyond the Constitution: Worksheet 3
- Celebrating Constitution Day
- The Chief Executives Compared: The Federalist Papers
- Gilbert Stuart portrait of George Washington
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Everyone knows that George Washington was the first president, but do your scholars know why that was so important? The lesson plan, the third in a sequence of three, allows learners to understand how George Washington set a precedent for which powers a president should have and how a president should act in the executive office. Presidents to this day follow his precedent—talk about setting a good example!
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Instructional Ideas
- For a flipped classroom, scholars can research and write a list of presidential powers from provided resources at home, and then use class time for a discussion about what the different presidential powers mean
- To differentiate for English learners during the assessment section, give them a copy of the passages to read with the illustrated events so that they can follow along at their own pace
Classroom Considerations
- Prior preparation of resources will make for effective classroom discussion
Pros
- Collaboration and visual aids provide the basis for a n in-depth class discussion
- differentiating is simplified because of the plan's flexibility and assessment suggestions
Cons
- None