Middle School
Lesson Plans & Videos
Justice in the Classroom | Rule of Law & John Marshall
3 Chapter Three:
A Fledgling United States Of America
U.S. HISTORY I SPANISH
(1788 – 1800) George Washington is President. The Bill of Rights is adopted. John Marshall is the champion of the XYZ Affair, elected to Congress and appointed Secretary of State.
Middle School: 2015 Standards
Virginia
USI.7c What major national issues and events did the first five presidents face?
George Washington
Federal court system was established.
The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution of the United States of America.
John Adams
A two-party system emerged during his administration.
National
NSS-USH.5-12.4 Era 4 Expansion & Reform (1801-1861)
Chapter Three - Lesson Plans
Introduction
George Washington’s Presidency
The First Political Parties
The First Political Parties in America: Create a Campaign Flyer or Commercial! (Student Handout)
Resources
Sorting Out Political Parties - Lesson Plan Instructional Video
Justice In the Classroom: Instructional Video
Sorting Out
Political Parties
Watch students compete in “a throw-down” review of the first political parties.
Fun and prizes never fail!
Watch moreInstructional Videos
Fantastic materials and lesson activities/ideas. I look forward to using these ideas in my classroom.
