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Unit Title

The War of 1812

Lesson Title

The War of 1812: Conclusion and Aftermath

Subject Area

Social Studies

Grade Level

Grade 8

GLCEs/HSCEs Social Studies

USHG ERA 4 EXPANSION AND REFORM (1792-1861)

8 U4.1.2 Establishing Americas Place in the World Explain the changes in Americas relationships
with other nations by analyzing treaties with American Indian nations, Jays Treaty (1795), French
Revolution, Pinckneys Treaty (1795), Louisiana Purchase, War of 1812, Transcontinental Treaty
(1819), and the Monroe Doctrine. (C4) (National Geography Standard 13, p. 169)
8 U4.1.3 Challenge of Political Conflict Explain how political parties emerged out of the competing
ideas, experiences, and fears of Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton (and their followers),
despite the worries the Founders had concerning the dangers of political division, by analyzing
disagreements over
relative power of the national government (e.g., Whiskey Rebellion, Alien and Sedition Acts) and of
the executive branch (e.g., during the Jacksonian era)
(C3) (National Geography Standard 13, p. 169)
foreign relations (e.g., French Revolution, relations with Great Britain) (C3)
(National Geography Standard 13, p. 169)
economic policy (e.g., the creation of a national bank, assumption of revolutionary debt) (C3, E2.2)

METS-S/NETS-T

Video: YouTube
Prezi

Essential
Questions

1. Why was the Battle of New Orleans so devastating for the British?
2. How did African Americans play a role in the War of 1812?
3. Why were the New Englanders upset about the war? What did they do?

Objectives

Students will be complete an activity using Francis Scott Keys poem that would
become the national anthem of the United States. Students will watch a video
about the Battle of New Orleans and discuss the Treaty of Ghent. Students will
analyze their previous predictions of the outcome of the war from Lesson 3, and
compare it to how it was truly settled.

Tools, Materials,
and Resources:

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Textbook
Prezi
YouTube Video
I have, Who Has..? Cards

Rationale

This lesson will finalize the outcome of the War of 1812 and discuss the issues
that many had with its unnecessary violence. Students will analyze the war with
modern wars, such as Iraq, Vietnam, and Syria, as a link to the past with present
day history.
Sequence of Lesson: Beginning - Middle - End

Methods of
Instruction

Cooperative Learning: Small groups of students work together to solve a problem or

complete a task.
Collaborative Learning: Students process information and derive knowledge through
discussing course-related issues and topics with each other.

Anticipatory Set

Beginning of
Lesson

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Instructor will go over questions 10.5 and record grades.

Students will transition into the Prezi Presentation

Prezi: The War of 1812 Final

Link: http://prezi.com/r2ilon9ljod9/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy
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The War Ends

a. Battle of New Orleans
i. Andrew Jackson
b. African Americans
i. Richard Allen
c. New England Protests
i. Hartford Convention
d. Aftermath
i. Treaty of Ghent

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Assess student comprehension through questioning.

Example:
Why did the Battle of New Orleans happen even when the war was over?
How did the New Englanders react to Mr. Madisons War?
What did the Treaty of Ghent mean? Do you believe the war was for
nothing?

Middle of Lesson

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YouTube Video:
http://youtu.be/iiVryYnzmdI
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I HAVE, WHO HAS...? Review Game for Sections 10.4 and 10.5 to prepare
students for the quiz.
a. Directions: Each student will receive a card with one answer and one
question.
Example:
I have James Madison
Who has one of the reasons the War of 1812 began?
b. Each Student must find their matching partner and create a line to show
the order of answers.
c. Students will read their cards one by one, going down the line once they
believe they have completed the proper chain of answers.
Example:
Student #1: I have James Madison, Who has one of the reasons
the war of 1812 began?
Student #2: I have British impressment of American soldiers. Who
has the name of the treaty that ended the War of 1812?
Student #3: I have the Treaty of Ghent. Who has the nickname for
the battleship U.S.S. Constitution?

Conclusion of
Lesson

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1. Chapter 10 Quiz

Student Handouts
Product/ Sample
Lesson
Assessment/
Rubric

Students will take their Quiz covering chapter 10 Sections 10.4 and 10.5
Extra Credit Question: Name 3 Presidents that were considered to be
part of Tecumsehs Curse.
Extra Credit Question: Name 3 Battles the United States fought against
Native Americans.

N/A

1. Instructor will make rounds throughout the group activities for comprehension
and understanding.
2. Students will be graded on their participation with discussions and questions
asked by the instructor.
3. I Have, Who Has..? Review Game Participation
4. Students will be graded on their Chapter 10 Quiz
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Lesson Differentiation: Below, Above

Differentiation

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Students will be working with their group members throughout the lesson.
Students who struggle with reading and/or comprehension or excel will be
able to consult with their table group members.