8th Grade Unit 7: Jackson Age
approx. 10 days
Overview:
Students will be able explain the basic differences between the political parties during the Jackson Era. Students will be able to
analyze the conflict over tariffs as it relates to sectional division. Students will be able to assess the effects of the Indian Removal
Act on the nation. Students will be able to describe the causes and effects of the Bank War on the nation.
TEKS:
8.12D analyze the causes and effects of economic differences among different regions of the United States at selected times in U.S. history.
8.15D analyze how the U.S. Constitution reflects the principles of limited government, republicanism, checks and balances, federalism,
separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights
8.17B explain constitutional issues arising over the issue of states' rights, including the Nullification Crisis
8.5G. analyze the reasons for the removal and resettlement of Cherokee Indians during the Jacksonian era, including the Indian Removal Act,
Worcester v. Georgia, and the Trail of Tears
Academic Vocabulary:
majority
Democrats
Whigs
spoils system
tariff
“Tariff of Abominations”
sectional/sectionalism
nullify/nullification
federalism
Nullification Crisis
compromise
relocate
removal/resettlement
Worchester v. Georgia
Trail of Tears Indian Removal
Act
Monday
Tuesday
Indian Territory
veto
Panic of 1837
suffrage
states’ rights
Manifest Destiny
Andrew Jackson
John Quincy Adams
Wednesday
Henry Clay
Andrew Jackson
John Marshall
John C. Calhoun
Martin Van Buren
William Henry Harrison
John Tyler
Daniel Webster
Thursday
Friday
Feb 13
Feb 14
Feb 15
Feb 16
Feb 17
Age of Jackson Unit
terms
Age of Jackson Unit
terms
Jackson Age People
Jackson the legend
Gallery Walkthrough
(on Hermatage)
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Feb 20
Feb 21
Feb 22
Feb 23
Feb 24
Indian removal Act
Immigration
Tariff Walkthrough
Jacksonian Democracy
and its impact on
regions
Review
test
Trail of Tears
Separation of
Powers
Worcester v
Georgia case
Goal Sheet 2016-2017
Week: Feb 13-17
Student:
Process TEK:
8.15D analyze how the U.S. Constitution reflects the principles of limited
government, republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers,
popular sovereignty, and individual rights.
Basic Facts
I expect:
Beginning
to
Understand
Keep
Working!
Getting
There!
Almost
There!
You Are
Getting It!
Total
Rockstar!
40-49%
50-59%
60-69%
70-79%
80-89%
90-100%
0-39%
I scored:
How Confident are you that your goal will be achieved? (Circle one #)
Least Confident
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Most Confident
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------What strategies do you plan to implement to master the TEKS?
I will make attendance a priority (not compliance)
I will be attentive in class and take or use given notes as a learning tool
I will ask for help respectfully when I do not understand what is being taught
I will use class time wisely during the day to complete assignments
I will study at home and complete assignments when needed
I will make-up assignments and tests as needed
(unit calendar on back)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Did you implement the strategies?
Yes or No
I was absent:
M
Did you meet your goal?
Yes or No
Comments:
T
W
TH
F
Goal Sheet 2016-2017
Week: Feb 20-23
Student:
Process TEK:
8.5G. analyze the reasons for the removal and resettlement of Cherokee Indians
during the Jacksonian era, including the Indian Removal Act, Worcester v. Georgia,
and the Trail of Tears
Basic Facts
I expect:
Beginning
to
Understand
Keep
Working!
Getting
There!
Almost
There!
You Are
Getting It!
Total
Rockstar!
40-49%
50-59%
60-69%
70-79%
80-89%
90-100%
0-39%
I scored:
How Confident are you that your goal will be achieved? (Circle one #)
Least Confident
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Most Confident
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------What strategies do you plan to implement to master the TEKS?
I will make attendance a priority (not compliance)
I will be attentive in class and take or use given notes as a learning tool
I will ask for help respectfully when I do not understand what is being taught
I will use class time wisely during the day to complete assignments
I will study at home and complete assignments when needed
I will make-up assignments and tests as needed
(unit calendar on back)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Did you implement the strategies?
Yes or No
I was absent:
M
Did you meet your goal?
Yes or No
Comments:
T
W
TH
F