Embedded Files
Standards-aligned classroom resources for grades 3–8, designed to support meaningful instruction and save teachers time.
Focus: The Presidency of Andrew Jackson and the Rise of the Common Man
Focus: The Presidency of Andrew Jackson and the Rise of the Common Man
Guided by Standard HSS 8.8.1, this resource collection investigates the shifting political landscape of the 1820s and 1830s. The curriculum utilizes a Puzzle Pack for key term reinforcement—focusing on expanded suffrage, the spoils system, and the Indian Removal Act—and an interactive Trivia Game to analyze the power dynamics between "The People" and a stronger presidency. Students synthesize these "Jacksonian Era" concepts through a PBL Choice Board that includes infographic creation, video reporting, and comic strip storytelling. By analyzing the impact of Jackson’s policies on different segments of American society, learners engage with essential questions regarding democracy, authority, and national sovereignty, ensuring a "Radiant" and differentiated educational experience.
Column 1: Puzzle Pack
Foundational Literacy
Puzzle Pack is where the learning starts. Use the informational text article and visual vocabulary puzzles (crossword, word search, maze) to build the core knowledge base for the unit.
Column 2: Trivia Game
Practice & Test
Designed for high-speed review to keep classroom pace fun. This resource is cast to the whole class for active social practice, followed by a formal test for individual accountability.
Column 3: PBL Choice Board
Summative Assessment
Our alternate assessment solution. Includes 6 creative project options with rubrics and step-by-step instructions to ensure built-in differentiation for every student.
Column 4: 20% Off Bundles
The Complete Solution
Includes the puzzle pack, trivia game, and choice board. This bundle fulfills every stage of the lesson—from introduction to assessment—in print or digital formats.
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