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Vice Presidents: A Biographical Dictionary by L. Edward Purcell
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Theme: |
Historical Figures in United States History
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Grades: |
6 - 8
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Subject: |
Social Studies
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Duration: |
3-4 class periods, not including time to read book
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Standards
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New Jersey State Core Curriculum Standards
Standard 6.1: All students will utilize historical thinking, problem solving and research skills to maximize their understanding of civics, history, geography and economics.
Standard 6.2: All students will know, understand and appreciate the values and principles of American democracy and the rights, responsibilities and roles of a citizen in the nation and the world.
Note that standards in this lesson plan are for example only. This lesson can be easily adapted to meet your state's specific standards
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Objectives: |
Students will:
- Read a biography about one of the vice presidents of the United States.
- Complete a note taking worksheet while reading and use it to compose a written and visual presentation about that vice president.
- Perform a speech about that vice president as if he/she was that person.
- Take notes on the oral presentations of other classmates.
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