Social Studies—Changing Government
Founding Fathers
Author: Misty D. Jolly
Date: October 12, 2011, Day Five
Grade Level: 5th
Subject: Social Studies
Frameworks:
 Strand: Civics
 Standard 5: Citizenship
 Students shall develop an understanding of the rights and responsibilities of citizens.
o C.5.5.1 Identify the founding documents that helped to establish laws for the United
States.
o C.5.5.3 Identify the significance of the following individuals in establishing the
government of the United States:
 John Adams
 Benjamin Franklin
 Alexander Hamilton
 Thomas Jefferson
 John Marshal
 James Madison
 George Washington
Overview: This lesson will illustrate the significance of the Founding Fathers of the Constitution.
Purpose: The purpose of this lesson is to understand the importance of the Constitution’s Founding
Fathers.
Objectives:
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Students will model the importance of the Constitution’s Founding Fathers by completing
research, and a presentation on the founding fathers.
Activities:
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BrainPOP—
(http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/join_the_signers/declaration_sign_bw.html)
Complete a Fact Sheet on a Founding Father
Students will listen to Speeches in Founding Father’s own words.
(http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/join_the_signers/declaration_sign_bw.html)
Resources/Materials Needed:
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PowerPoint
Fact Sheet
Information Pack on Founding Father
Students Presentations