Jefferson and Madison Era Complete Unit Bundle

Are you preparing to teach about the Louisiana Purchase, the War of 1812, the Embargo Act of 1807, the conflict between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, and other important events during the presidencies of Thomas Jefferson and James Madison? This Complete Unit Bundle includes over 220 pages of resources to use in your classroom along with 15+ days of detailed lesson plans! Resources include a paper (printable) interactive notebook, a digital interactive notebook for Google Drive, an interactive PowerPoint full of notes for students to use to complete the INBs, a Web Quest about the Louisiana Purchase, vocabulary activities, a class skit on the Supreme Court case Marbury v Madison, a reading comprehension activity for the Hamilton vs. Burr duel, a word wall and a final assessment AND two bonus activities just for the bundle - the War of 1812 Map Activity and Analyzing the Star Spangled Banner (you can find these in the unit lesson plans document!)

I know how busy your teaching days are throughout the school year. The Jefferson and Madison Eras Complete Unit Bundle includes a file with 15+ days of detailed lesson plans already completed for you. This bundle is designed to save you valuable time, increase student engagement and bring history to life through a wide variety of activities that prompt students to think critically and creatively in their Social Studies class.

What resources are included? Keep reading!

Jefferson and Madison Interactive Notebook (Paper)

These interactive notebook graphic organizers will help students organize information about the events that occurred during the presidencies of Thomas Jefferson and James Madison!

Interactive notebooks are an effective tool in the classroom. Not only can they assist students in keeping their work organized, but they are also an easy-to-access resource for reference throughout the year.

The Jefferson and Madison Eras Interactive Notebook graphic organizers resource is intended as a resource for late-elementary and middle school ages.

It includes 13 different interactive activities to help students organize information and an answer key to use as a guide for each graphic organizer.

The file also includes pictures of every page in use!

1. Cover Page

2. A Vocabulary Activity (plus a blank copy as well to personalize for your own classroom)

3. The Election of 1800 (tabs: John Adams and Thomas Pinckney, Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr, The Result of the Election)

4. Thomas Jefferson (tabs to take notes on his early life, his career as a lawyer and politician, a summary of his presidency and extra facts about his life)

5. Marbury v. Madison (tabs: The Judiciary Act of 1801 and the Midnight Judges, The Fate of the Appointments, Marbury v. Madison and The Effect of Marbury v. Madison)

6. The Louisiana Purchase (tabs: Why did the U.S. want the Louisiana Territory?, "A Noble Bargain" and a Great Debate and The Louisiana Purchase) *Please note: this foldable is also included in the Western Expansion INB

7. Lewis and Clark (tabs for students to take notes Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, Sacagawea, the purpose, discoveries and impact of the expedition) *Please note: this foldable is also included in the Western Expansion INB

8. The Hamilton and Burr Duel (tabs for recording information about the Federalists desire to secede, the Hamilton and Burr Duel as well as the effects of the duel)

9. The Barbary Wars (tabs for students to take notes on piracy, tributes, the War with Tripoli and the result of the war)

10. Problems on the High Seas (tabs for the students to take notes on the European response to America's neutral rights, the impressment of American sailors, the Embargo Act of 1807 and the effect of the Embargo Act)

11. The Election of 1808 (space for students to take notes on the views of James Madison and Charles Pinckney)

12. James Madison (help students understand the background of James Madison by taking notes on his early life and education, his career as a politician, his time as President of the United States as well as facts about this life)

13. Causes of the War of 1812 (tabs for students to record information on the conflict with France and Britain, the conflict with Native American tribes and the attitudes of the War Hawks)

14. The War of 1812 (a flipbook with pages for the Battle of Tippecanoe, General Hull Invades Canada, the Battle of Lake Erie, the Battle at Horseshoe Bend, the Attack on Washington D.C., the Battle of Lake Champlain, the Battle of Fort McHenry, the Treaty of Ghent and the Battle of New Orleans)

Jefferson and Madison Interactive Notebook for Google Drive

These U.S. History digital interactive notebook graphic organizers will help students organize information about the explorers on Google Drive!

Why should you use a Google Interactive Product?

*No cutting, gluing or paper needed!

*Students work directly with their own copy of the file and their work is saved automatically

*Engage students and make history come alive in new ways

Interactive notebooks are an effective tool in the classroom. Not only can they assist students in keeping their work organized, but they are also an easy-to-access resource for reference throughout the year.

The Jefferson and Madison Eras Interactive Notebook is intended as a resource for late-elementary into middle school ages.

It includes 14 different digital interactive graphic organizers and an answer key to help students organize the information you teach!

1. Cover Page

2. A Vocabulary Activity (plus a blank copy as well to personalize for your own classroom)

3. The Election of 1800 (tabs: John Adams and Thomas Pinckney, Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr, The Result of the Election)

4. Thomas Jefferson (tabs to take notes on his early life, his career as a lawyer and politician, a summary of his presidency and extra facts about his life)

5. Marbury v. Madison (tabs: The Judiciary Act of 1801 and the Midnight Judges, The Fate of the Appointments, Marbury v. Madison and The Effect of Marbury v. Madison)

6. The Louisiana Purchase (tabs: Why did the U.S. want the Louisiana Territory?, "A Noble Bargain" and a Great Debate and The Louisiana Purchase) *Please note: this digital foldable is also included in the Western Expansion INB

7. Lewis and Clark (tabs for students to take notes Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, Sacagawea, the purpose, discoveries and impact of the expedition) *Please note: this digital foldable is also included in the Western Expansion INB

8. The Hamilton and Burr Duel (tabs for recording information about the Federalists desire to secede, the Hamilton and Burr Duel as well as the effects of the duel)

9. The Barbary Wars (tabs for students to take notes on piracy, tributes, the War with Tripoli and the result of the war)

10. Problems on the High Seas (tabs for the students to take notes on the European response to America's neutral rights, the impressment of American sailors, the Embargo Act of 1807 and the effect of the Embargo Act)

11. The Election of 1808 (space for students to take notes on the views of James Madison and Charles Pinckney)

12. James Madison (help students understand the background of James Madison by taking notes on his early life and education, his career as a politician, his time as President of the United States as well as facts about this life)

13. Causes of the War of 1812 (tabs for students to record information on the conflict with France and Britain, the conflict with Native American tribes and the attitudes of the War Hawks)

14. The War of 1812 (a flipbook with pages for the Battle of Tippecanoe, General Hull Invades Canada, the Battle of Lake Erie, the Battle at Horseshoe Bend, the Attack on Washington D.C., the Battle of Lake Champlain, the Battle of Fort McHenry, the Treaty of Ghent and the Battle of New Orleans)

15. My Pictures of the Jefferson and Madison Eras (a blank page for students to add relevant images from their studies on Jefferson and Madison)

Jefferson and Madison Interactive PowerPoint Notes (Informational Text)

Interactive PowerPoint Notes (informational text) are a great way to engage your students in content related to your curriculum. This resource is aligned with The Jefferson and Madison Eras unit in The Teacher's Prep store but can be used independently, as well.

When using this interactive PowerPoint, students can click on elements of the slides to reveal important information about a variety of topics related to the study of the major events during the presidencies of Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. (See a comprehensive list of topics included below!)

There's also a version compatible with Google Slides included! It's not interactive, due to the way Google Slides is designed, but has all the information that your students need to complete the interactive notebooks.

>>Jefferson and Madison Eras Interactive Notebook

>>Jefferson and Madison Eras Digital Interactive Notebook for Google Drive

The Jefferson and Madison Eras Interactive PowerPoint is intended as a resource for late-elementary and middle school ages. It is not editable.

The file was created using PowerPoint 2013. The animations may not play properly on older versions.

Topics Included:

1. A Vocabulary Activity

2. The Election of 1800 (John Adams and Thomas Pinckney, Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr, The Result of the Election)

3. Thomas Jefferson (early life, his career as a lawyer and politician, a summary of his presidency and extra facts about his life)

4. Marbury v. Madison (The Judiciary Act of 1801 and the Midnight Judges, The Fate of the Appointments, Marbury v. Madison and The Effect of Marbury v. Madison)

5. The Louisiana Purchase (Why did the U.S. want the Louisiana Territory?, "A Noble Bargain" and a Great Debate and The Louisiana Purchase) *Please note: this information is also included in the Western Expansion PowerPoint

6. Lewis and Clark (Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, Sacagawea, the purpose, discoveries and impact of the expedition) *Please note: this information is also included in the Western Expansion PowerPoint

7. The Hamilton and Burr Duel (the Federalists desire to secede, the Hamilton and Burr Duel as well as the effects of the duel)

8. The Barbary Wars (piracy, tributes, the War with Tripoli and the result of the war)

9. Problems on the High Seas (the European response to America's neutral rights, the impressment of American sailors, the Embargo Act of 1807 and the effect of the Embargo Act)

10. The Election of 1808 (the views of James Madison and Charles Pinckney)

11. James Madison (his early life and education, his career as a politician, his time as President of the United States as well as facts about this life)

12. Causes of the War of 1812 (the conflict between France and Britain, the conflict with Native American tribes and the attitudes of the War Hawks)

13. The War of 1812 (the Battle of Tippecanoe, General Hull Invades Canada, the Battle of Lake Erie, the Battle at Horseshoe Bend, the Attack on Washington D.C., the Battle of Lake Champlain, the Battle of Fort McHenry, the Treaty of Ghent and the Battle of New Orleans)

Louisiana Purchase Web Quest

A Web Quest is an exciting opportunity to engage students in history! In this resource, your students will visit different websites and watch a video on YouTube to learn about the Louisiana Purchase and deepen their understanding of the impact of the purchase on American history.

Inside this resource you will find:

1. Four-page Web Quest (27 questions)

2. Answer Key

3. Digital Version for Google Drive

4. Digital Version for Easel by Teachers Pay Teachers

What types of questions / sections are in the Web Quest?

1. Meet the President - Students will visit a website to learn a bit about President Thomas Jefferson in relation to the Louisiana Purchase.

2. Changes in Ownership - Students will visit a website to learn about the various countries who controlled the Louisiana Territory over time and why the French control of it beginning in 1801 led to uneasy feelings in the U.S.

3. The Louisiana Purchase - Students will watch a YouTube video and learn about the impact of the Haitian Revolution on France selling the Louisiana Territory, the negotiations surrounding the purchase, the involvement of people like Thomas Jefferson, Robert Livingston and James Monroe in purchasing the territory and the goals of acquiring the new land.

4. Map Activity - Students will visit a website to learn about the location of the Louisiana Territory.

5 Legacy of the Louisiana Purchase - Students will visit a website to learn about the impact of the Louisiana Purchase on the United States.

6. Check Your Knowledge - A summary activity that provides students an opportunity to check their knowledge.

Marbury v. Madison Reader's Theater (Skit)

Learning about a major landmark Supreme Court case has never been more engaging! The Marbury v Madison Reader's Theater is a perfect addition to the Civics curriculum in middle school or high school.

Included in this resource:

1. 3 page script for 5-6 students (estimated time: 4-6 minutes)

2. 5 discussion prompts

Jefferson and Madison Vocabulary Activities

Engage your students in content vocabulary for the Jefferson and Madison Eras unit with these four activities! This resource includes a matching game, crossword puzzle, matching one-page activity and a graphic organizer to define words and write a corresponding sentence for each term - a perfect resource for student binders!

Inside this resource you will find:

1. Matching Game

2. Matching Activity

3. Crossword Puzzle

4. Definitions and Sentences Graphic Organizer

What words are included in this activity?

• expedition
• piracy
• secede
• tribute
• embargo
• neutral rights
• judicial review
• territory
• blockade
• impressment
• jurisdiction
• treaty

Hamilton vs. Burr Reading Comprehension Activity

In the Hamilton vs. Burr Reading Comprehension Activity, students will learn about the conflict between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr which ultimately led to a duel in Weehawken, New Jersey. Students will read one page of informational text and and answer corresponding comprehension questions.

The text is designed for middle and high school students. After reading the 1-page informational text, students will answer 11 written response questions and answer 5 true/false questions.

This resource includes an answer key as well as a version on Google Drive and Easel by Teachers Pay Teachers.

Included in this resource:

• 1-page informational text about the conflict between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr beginning with the years of political conflict leading up to and including the events of the duel between the two men
• 2 pages of comprehension questions (11 questions and 5 true/false questions)
• Answer key
• Google Drive and Easel by TpT versions included

Jefferson and Madison Word Wall

Reinforce the Jefferson and Madison Eras Unit content vocabulary by building a word wall in your classroom! This resource makes it easy to give students an opportunity to visually review vocabulary terms and definitions every time they walk into your classroom. Just print and go!

What words are included in this resource?

• expedition
• piracy
• secede
• tribute
• embargo
• neutral rights
• judicial review
• territory
• blockade
• impressment
• jurisdiction
• treaty

Jefferson and Madison Assessment

Assess your students' knowledge of the events during the presidencies of Thomas Jefferson and James Madison with a test that includes multiple question types.

The test includes:

• 6 vocabulary matching items
• 5 multiple choice questions
• 5 true/false questions
• 5 matching questions for important people and their actions
• 6 fill in the blank questions
• 5 written short response questions

Total: 32 questions

Answer key included!

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