Module · Grade 8 · Social Studies

The Early Republic

Washington to Jackson; parties and the courts.

Grade: Grade 8
Subject: Social Studies
Course: US History to 1877
Strand: History
Standards: D2.His.1.6-8 D2.Civ.12.6-8
C3

Tools

1 on the bench, not built yet.

Grade 8 · Social Studies · Card Game

Two Parties

Card game of early America's big debates (national bank, strong government) as Hamilton and Jefferson.

Word Wall

6 words in English and Spanish: political party, judicial review, precedent, Monroe Doctrine, tariff, suffrage. Print them as wall cards, mini cards or a student glossary.

Print the words

Family Game Night

Games to send home: one printed page, 15 to 20 minutes, with paper, cards, dice or things around the house. English and Spanish.

Two Visions2-4 players · 15 minutes · paper cut into 10 cards, pencils