Michelle+Maguire

Plan Your Project Catchy Title: Shaping of Modern America || ||
 * Essential Question: How did the American System shape the history of America?
 * How will you differentiate to meet the needs of your students?
 * Students will create visual aids such as powerpoint to compliment presentations
 * Students will narrate and describe the process being shown
 * Summarize the goals and objectives for this project
 * How did the American system contribute to America's growth?
 * Who were the proponents of the American system?
 * How was the American system unique? ||
 * Identify the content standards that drive this project.
 * 1) History of the United States
 * 2) Geography
 * 3) Economics ||
 * Identify key skills and content:what students know and will be able to do
 * Identify the key components of the American system
 * Identify the political controversies involving its application ||
 * List topics and subtopics for this topic
 * The Bank of the United States
 * interpretation of the Constitution
 * Protective Tariff
 * Hamilton vs. Jefferson's visions of America's future
 * Internal Improvements
 * The Erie Canal
 * Battle for the Second National Bank
 * Clay vs. Jackson ||
 * Define the final product. How will you assess?

Students will give an oral presentation presenting their findings to the class ||
 * List required resources
 * 1) Textbook
 * 2) School Library reference materials
 * 3) Internet ||