Joseph+D'Urso


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Social Studies Teacher at IS 218M (Washington Heights) //and// UFT chapter leader //and// sometime attorney //and// rabid Yankee fan.
 * __Joseph D'Urso__**


 * Essential Question: How did the American System shape the destiny of America?

Catchy Title: The Shaping of Modern America**

Plan Your Project Define the American System.** How did the American System contribute to America's growth? Who were the proponents of the American System? How was the American System unique? || 1. History of the United States 2. Geography 3. Economics || What will students know and be able to do. Identify the key components of the American System. Identify the political controversies involving its application. || How did the American System shape the destiny of America. ||
 * **Summarize the goals and objectives for this project.
 * **Identify the content standards that drive this project**.
 * **Identify key skills and content**:
 * **State the essential question**.
 * **List the topic and subtopics related to the project.**

a) interpretation of the Constitution b) batle over the Second National Bank 1) Clay vs. Jackson
 * The Bank of the United States.**

a) Hamilton vs. Jefferson's visions of America's future
 * Protective Tariff**

a) the Erie Canal b) the Cumberland Road || What will you assess? Students will give an oral presentation presenting their findings to the class || Textbook School library reference materials Internet || Students will create visual aids, such as powerpoint, to compliment presentations. Students will narrate and describe the process being viewed Students will submit written reports including relevant quotations, citations, and references. ||
 * Internal Improvements**
 * **Define the final product(s).**
 * **List required resources:**
 * **Predict how you will differentiate to meet the needs of your students.**

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