Kristen Hood 8th grade Social Studies Lesson Plans: December 1-5 Monday December 1, 2014 Learning Target: I can describe how Washington set a precedent for the new nation. -I can discuss how the new government was structured. -I can explain why the new nation faced an economic crisis. -I can explain Alexander Hamilton’s financial plan. -I can describe how Washington responded to the Whiskey Rebellion. Group Work/video Tuesday December 2, 2014 Learning Target: I can describe how Washington set a precedent for the new nation. -I can discuss how the new government was structured. -I can explain why the new nation faced an economic crisis. -I can explain Alexander Hamilton’s financial plan. -I can describe how Washington responded to the Whiskey Rebellion. Group Work/video Wednesday December 3, 2014 I can explain how early political parties formed. -I can compare and contrast Republicans and Federalists. -I can discuss the results of the Election of 1796. Foldable- Republicans/Federalists/ Election of 1796 Thursday December 4, 2014 Learning Target: I can identify the relationship with Britain and France and how problems intensified the split between Federalists and Republicans. Quiz-Section 1 and 2 Group Work Friday December 5, 2014 Learning Target: I can identify the relationship with Britain and France and how problems intensified the split between Federalists and Republicans. Quiz-Section 1 and 2 Group Work Chapter 8: Launching a New Nation 1. I can describe how Washington set a precedent for the new nation. -I can discuss how the new government was structured. -I can explain why the new nation faced an economic crisis. -I can explain Alexander Hamilton’s financial plan. -I can describe how Washington responded to the Whiskey Rebellion. 2. I can explain how early political parties formed. -I can compare and contrast Republicans and Federalists. -I can discuss the results of the Election of 1796. 3. I can identify the relationship with Britain and France and how problems intensified the split between Federalists and Republicans. 4. I can identify the reasons for tension between the United States and France. -I can explain the main provisions of the Alien and Sedition Acts. 5. I can explain how controversy arose over states’ rights.