Grade 08 Social Studies Unit 07 Exemplar Lesson 01: Andrew Jackson's Election

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1 Unit: 07 Lesson: 01 Suggested Duration: 3 days Grade 08 Unit 07 Exemplar Lesson 01: Andrew Jackson's Election This lesson is one approach to teaching the State Standards associated with this unit. Districts are encouraged to customize this lesson by supplementing with district-approved resources, materials, and activities to best meet the needs of learners. The duration for this lesson is only a recommendation, and districts may modify the time frame to meet students needs. To better understand how your district may be implementing CSCOPE lessons, please contact your child s teacher. (For your convenience, please find linked the TEA Commissioner s List of State Board of Education Approved Instructional Resources and Midcycle State Adopted Instructional Materials.) Lesson Synopsis In this lesson, students explore the impact of Andrew Jackson s election on politics and society. Students use multiple resources to create a news report to explain how changes in the country led to the election of Andrew Jackson. TEKS The Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) listed below are the standards adopted by the State Board of Education, which are required by Texas law. Any standard that has a strike-through (e.g. sample phrase) indicates that portion of the standard is taught in a previous or subsequent unit. The TEKS are available on the Texas Education Agency website at History. The student understands traditional historical points of reference in U.S. history through The student is expected to: 8.1A Identify the major eras and events in U.S. history through 1877, including colonization, revolution, drafting of the Declaration of Independence, creation and ratification of the Constitution, religious revivals such as the Second Great Awakening, early republic, the Age of Jackson, westward expansion, reform movements, sectionalism, Civil War, and Reconstruction, and describe their causes and effects. Readiness Standard 8.1B Apply absolute and relative chronology through the sequencing of significant individuals, events, and time periods. Supporting Standard 8.5 History. The student understands the challenges confronted by the government and its leaders in the early years of the republic and the Age of Jackson. The student is expected to: 8.5F Explain the impact of the election of Andrew Jackson, including expanded suffrage. Supporting Standard 8.21 Citizenship. The student understands the importance of the expression of different points of view in a constitutional republic. The student is expected to: 8.21A Identify different points of view of political parties and interest groups on important historical and contemporary issues. Skills TEKS Supporting Standard 8.29 Social studies skills. The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired through established research methodologies from a variety of valid sources, including electronic technology. The student is expected to: 8.29B Analyze information by sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations and predictions, and drawing inferences and conclusions Social studies skills. The student communicates in written, oral, and visual forms. The student is Last Updated 05/01/13 page 1 of 11

2 expected to: Unit: 07 Lesson: 01 Suggested Duration: 3 days 8.30A Use social studies terminology correctly. 8.30B Use standard grammar, spelling, sentence structure, punctuation, and proper citation of sources. 8.30D Create written, oral, and visual presentations of social studies information. GETTING READY FOR INSTRUCTION Performance Indicators Grade 08 Unit 07 PI 01 Create a news report explaining how expanded suffrage led to the election of Andrew Jackson and why this was a pivotal moment in U.S. History. Standard(s): 8.5F, 8.21A, 8.29B, 8.30A, 8.30B, 8.30D ELPS ELPS.c.1E, ELPS.c.3D, ELPS.c.5F Key Understandings Democracy exists when all citizens have the right to participate in government. What changes took place in society and politics in the early 1820s? Why did political parties change over time? How did Andrew Jackson affect politics and society in America? How did the Jacksonian Democrats change American politics? Vocabulary of Instruction suffrage political parties nullification sectionalism Materials American History Scrapbook Attachments All attachments associated with this lesson are referenced in the body of the lesson. Due to considerations for grading or student assessment, attachments that are connected with Performance Indicators or serve as answer keys are available in the district site and are not accessible on the public website. Teacher Resource: Political Party Cards Handout: Political Party Impact Teacher Resource: Jacksonian Vocabulary Handout: Andrew Jackson s Election Teacher Resource: Andrew Jackson s Election KEY Handout: Jacksonian Democracy Acrostic Resources None identified Advance Preparation 1. Become familiar with content and procedures for the lesson. Last Updated 05/01/13 page 2 of 11

3 2. Refer to the Instructional Focus Document for specific content to include in the lesson. 3. Select appropriate sections of the textbook and other classroom materials that support the learning for this lesson. 4. Preview available resources and websites according to district guidelines. 5. Prepare materials and handouts as needed. Background Information Andrew Jackson s election signaled a shift of power to the common man. While he was president, suffrage rights expanded and included eliminating property ownership as a prerequisite for voting. Other policies and events during Jackson s administration included the removal of American Indians from their native lands, an ensuing bank crisis, and the nullification crisis. Unit: 07 Lesson: 01 Suggested Duration: 3 days INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES Instructional Procedures ENGAGE Rise of Democratic Politics Article 1. Project a photo of Andrew Jackson. 2. Choose an article about Jacksonian politics. 3. Students read an article about Jacksonian politics such as: Rise of Democratic Politics 4. Students highlight key political ideas then summarize those ideas at the end of the their reading. 5. Facilitate a short discussion about the nature of politics in the 1820s. Possible questions include: What changes took place in society and politics in the early 1820s? Why might these changes help Andrew Jackson win the Presidency in 1828? Notes for Teacher NOTE: 1 Day = 50 minutes Suggested Day 1 15 minutes Materials: Rise of Democratic Politics Portrait of Andrew Jackson The purpose of this part of the lesson is to engage students in a discussion about the political context prior to Andrew Jackson s Presidency. TEKS: 8.1A; 8.5F, 8.29B This is a perfect opportunity to revisit the timeline to discuss the presidencies of the first five Presidents of the U.S. Students that struggle to understand the context can activate prior knowledge from prior lessons about the first five presidents. EXPLORE Political Party Timeline 1. Students form small groups. 2. Distribute one set of Teacher Resource: Political Party Cards to each group. 3. Students organize the Political Party Cards on a timeline. 4. Distribute Handout: Political Party Impact to each student. 5. Students discuss and decide how and why political parties developed before the election of Andrew Jackson. 6. Students summarize and record their justification on the Handout: Political Party Impact. 7. Choose volunteers to share their group discussion and decision. 8. Facilitate a discussion. Possible questions to consider: Suggested Day 1 20 minutes Attachments: Teacher Resource: Political Party Cards Handout: Political Party Impact The purpose of this part of the lesson is to facilitate a discussion about how political parties change and impact the political context of a period. TEKS: 8.1B; 8.1B; 8.21A, 8.29B While students are familiar with a timeline, it is important to aid students in pointing out the themes or trends over time in this Last Updated 05/01/13 page 3 of 11

4 Why did political parties change over time? How did the Jacksonian Democrats change American politics? How did this change impact the modern Democratic party? Unit: 07 Lesson: 01 Suggested Duration: 3 days timeline. Students may need assistance with recalling the historical context for the time period prior to Jackson s election. EXPLAIN - Modern Presidency 1. Project the Teacher Resource: Jacksonian Vocabulary. 2. Students use as many vocabulary words as possible to explain the themes or trends they discovered in the Political Party Timeline. 3. Choose volunteers to share a summary of the discussion. Suggested Day 1 15 minutes Attachments: Teacher Resource: Jacksonian Vocabulary The purpose of this part of the lesson is to use social studies vocabulary correctly and in historical context. TEKS: 8.1A; 8.21A, 8.30A Students that struggle may need sentence stems or a glossary to aid in the conversation using vocabulary. EXPLORE Andrew Jackson 1. Students form small groups. 2. Distribute Handout: Andrew Jackson s Election. 3. Students discuss and use available resources to identify key ideas and events that related to or impacted Andrew Jackson s election. 4. Facilitate a discussion with students. Possible questions to consider: Why was it important to note that Jackson appointed his own Cabinet? How did the common man help to elect Andrew Jackson? Why is Andrew Jackson considered the first modern president? What was the impact of Andrew Jackson s election? Suggested Day 2 40 minutes Attachments: Handout: Andrew Jackson s Election Teacher Resource: Andrew Jackson s Election KEY The purpose of this part of the lesson is to explain the impact of the election of Andrew Jackson. TEKS: 8.1A; 8.5F, 8.21A, 8.30D Use Teacher Resource: Andrew Jackson s Election KEY to ask higher order questions while students are researching. Students can make connections to modern day presidencies. For example, facilitate a conversation about Cabinet appointments of recent presidents. EXPLAIN 1. Students choose a partner from another group. 2. Students create a newspaper headline for Andrew Jackson s election in 1828 that explains its greatest impact on American politics or society. 3. Choose volunteers to share their headline. Suggested Day 2 10 minutes The purpose of this part of the lesson is to summarize the impact of Andrew Jackson s election on America. TEKS: 8.5F, 8.21A Students may want to brainstorm by summarizing the impact of the election of Andrew Jackson before they create a Last Updated 05/01/13 page 4 of 11

5 headline. Unit: 07 Lesson: 01 Suggested Duration: 3 days ELABORATE 1. Students work with a partner to create an acrostic poem in their American History Scrapbook. 2. Distribute Handout: Jacksonian Democracy Acrostic. 3. Students write words and phrases to explain Andrew Jackson s role in shaping the modern presidency. Suggested Day 3 15 minutes Materials: American History Scrapbook Attachments: Handout: Jacksonian Democracy Acrostic The purpose of this part of the lesson is to explain the impact of Andrew Jackson s presidency. TEKS: 8.5F Students can strengthen their ideas and long-term retention by creating an acrostic poem that is colorful, includes symbols or pictures, and includes ideas that they can explain to a stranger. EVALUATE Unit07 PI01 Create a news report explaining how expanded suffrage led to the election of Andrew Jackson and why this was a pivotal moment in U.S. History. Standard(s): 8.5F, 8.21A, 8.29B, 8.30A, 8.30B, 8.30D ELPS ELPS.c.1E, ELPS.c.3D, ELPS.c.5F Suggested Day 3 35 minutes TEKS: 8.5F; 8.21A; 8.29B; 8.30A, 8.30B, 8.30D Last Updated 05/01/13 page 5 of 11

6 Cut apart and provide one set per group. Students organize in chronological order. Political Party Cards Federalists vs. Antifederalists Federalists vs. Democratic- Republicans Jacksonian Democrats vs. National Republicans Democrats vs. Whigs Democrats vs. Republicans 2012, TESCCC 08/01/12 page 1 of 1

7 Political Party Impact Students: Describe the changes for each new era for political parties over time. Describe why the parties changed, over what issues, and how the change impacted America. Political Parties Description of the changes, issues and impact on America. 2012, TESCCC 08/01/12 page 1 of 1

8 Jacksonian Vocabulary 2012, TESCCC 08/01/12 page 1 of 1

9 Andrew Jackson s Election Election of 1828 Major Issues during his Presidency Views on Presidency Andrew Jackson Legacy to the Democratic Party Old Hickory & spoils system Expanded Suffrage (role of the common man, "government by the people) 2012, TESCCC 08/01/12 page 1 of 1

10 Andrew Jackson s Election KEY Major Issues during his Presidency -slavery -states' rights -Nullification -protective tariffs -taxation -bank bill-banking crisis Legacy to the Democratic Party -Jacksonian Democrats became the new Democratic party Election of heated election vs. John Quincy Adams -voter participation increased in this highly organized electio- Andrew Jackson Expanded Suffrage (role of the common man, "government by the people) -universal suffrage almost realized during his term - his election increased opportunities for the common man to participate in elections vs. the elite class of voters in prior elections Views on Presidency -believed the presidency represented all Americans and worked for the common man Old Hickory & spoils system -appointed his own Cabinet and removed prior appointees -rewarded his supporters with Cabinet positions 2012, TESCCC 08/01/12 page 1 of 1

11 Jacksonian Democracy Acrostic J A C K S O N I A N D E M O C R A C Y 2012, TESCCC 08/01/12

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