Lesson Plan

So you want to be an American President

Gotta start small
Grade Level:
Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
Subject:
Literacy and Language Arts,Social Studies
Lesson Duration:
60 Minutes
Common Core Standards:
4.RI.3
State Standards:
RI4.3 Arkansas

Essential Question

What are the qualities of a good leader?

Objective

Identify and appreciate the good qualities of leadership

Background

Book by Judith St. George and David Small

Relevant to a site visit to the Clinton Birthplace Home NHS in Hope, AR.

Preparation

Site visit to President Clinton Birthplace Home NHS to activate prior knowledge about a person from Hope who became President of the United States of America.

Materials

Lesson Plan

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Lesson Hook/Preview

What does it take to be an American President?

Procedure

See attached lesson plan

Vocabulary

Leadership Qualities
Election
Jingle

Assessment Materials

Outcome of projects

So much more than a participation grade can be construed from this project to demonstrate depth of knowledge using the Multiple Intelligences.

Supports for Struggling Learners

Webquest for application requirements for the American Presidency.

Enrichment Activities

Possible small group collaboration for more detailed projects

Presentation to other classes and student body for information and enrichment; especially with the onslaught of the upcoming elections.

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Tags: leadership qualities

Last updated: October 7, 2019