First Presidential Election Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterJanuary 7, 2008

History

On this day in 1789, the first presidential election was held in the United States. Learn more about it here: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history.do?action=tdihArticleCategory&displayDate=01/07&categoryId=leadstory

Writing Prompt
Suggest a Law: According to the Constitution, Congress makes the country's laws. However, most Presidents often suggest laws to Congress. Think of a topic for a law that you would suggest. It might have to do with pollution, animal welfare, education, health, poverty or another issue.
Geography/Math
Pretend you are campaigning for President. Visit this site to plan your trip across the country on your campaign trail: http://pbskids.org/democracy/educators/allaboard.html
Math
Use the information here: http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0110380.html to compare population between the time of George Washington and today. Answer the following questions:
1. What is the percentage increase in population from 1790 to 2000?
2. Which decade had the greatest amount of population growth?
Don’t Forget the Math Challenge!
http://homeschoolingthemiddleyears.blogspot.com/2008/01/homeschool-math-challenge-january-7.html


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