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Powerful Lessons from James Madison Fellows

Several of the lesson plans have been created and presented by James Madison Fellows at conferences sponsored by the National Council for Social Studies and other organizations. Following the Fellows' lessons are a few created by others.

Jeffrey Aas 1997 Fellow (ND)
A Guide to Teaching the United States Constitution: guide_to_teaching_the_u.s._consitution.ppt

Dave Alcox 2000 Fellow (NH)
What Would Life Be Like in a State of Nature?: state_of_nature.doc; state_of_nature.pdf

David Bennett 1992 Fellow (MA)
Application of the Principles of the Constitution: four_constitutional_principles.doc; four_constitutional_principles.pdf

Katherine Bird 2001 Fellow (DE)
The History of the U.S. – Through Its Constitutional Amendments: constitutional_amendments.ppt

Cynthia Boyle 2001 Fellow (TX)
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words: 1000_words.doc; 1000_words.pdf

Daniel Byrd 2003 Fellow (GA)
Is the U.S. Constitution Constitutional?: is_u.s._constitution_constitutional.doc; is_u.s._constitution_constitutional.pdf
Democratic Concepts and Reflective Deliberation: democratic_concepts.doc; democratic_concepts.pdf

Jeff Cahill 2000 Fellow (MA)
Paul Schneider 2000 Fellow (WA)
Bridging the Gap: Democracy and Dialogue in Cyberspace: cover_page.doc; cover_page.pdf; creating_online_forum.doc; creating_online_forum.pdf; example_off-topic_threads.pdf; gay_marriage_forum.pdf; powerful_lessons_poster.pdf; teacher_prompts.pdf

Ken De Masi 1998 Fellow (AZ)
American Paradox: Freedom & Slavery in the Early Republic: american_paradox.doc; american_paradox.pdf; american_paradox.ppt
James Madison & Homeland Security: homeland_security.doc; homeland_security.pdf

Emma Humphries 2004 Fellow (FL)
War Reporting: The Military, the Media, and the First Amendment: war_reporting.pdf; prime-time_line-up_worksheet.pdf
myspace.com & A Place for Historical Figures: myspace.doc; myspace.pdf

David Johnson 2000 Fellow (MI)
Our Living Constitution: our_living_constitution.doc; suggested_constitutional_topics.doc; suggested_constitutional_topics.pdf
Lesson on the Constitution: constitution_guide.ppt; lesson_plan_for_bill_of_rights.doc; lesson_plan_for_bill_of_rights.pdf

Melinda Lemke 2003 Fellow (TX)
The American War in Vietnam, 1954-1975: american_war_in_vietnam_1954-1975_lesson_plan.doc; american_war_in_vietnam_1954-1975_lesson_plan.pdf; american_war_in_vietnam_1954-1975_photo _story.wmv; references_for_photo_story.pdf
The Progressive Movement (1890-1919) and WWI (1914-1920): progressive_movement.doc; progressive_movement.pdf

Christy Marrella-Davis 2003 Fellow (NJ)
The American War in Vietnam, 1954-1975: what_does_usurpation_mean_presentation.doc; what_does_usurpation_mean_presentation.pdf; what_does_usurpation_mean_presentation_activity.doc; what_does_usurpation_mean_presentation_activity.pdf; primary_source_literacy_sheet_worksheet.doc; primary_source_literacy_sheet_worksheet.pdf; definitions_for_the_declaration_of_independence.doc; definitions_for_the_declaration_of_independence.pdf

Kevin Neal 1992 Fellow (IA)
Radio Rubic & Debate Rubic for Compare/Contrast: radio_rubric.doc; debate_rubric.doc

Dave Seiter 1992 Fellow (UT)
Famous People and Events Poster: famous_people_and_events_poster--judicial.doc; famous_people_and_events_poster--judicial.pdf
Syracuse Town Meeting on Fugitive Slave Law: syracuse_town_meeting_on_fugitive_slave_law.doc; syracuse_town_meeting_on_fugitive_slave_law.pdf; exhibition_rubric_town_meeting.doc; exhibition_rubric_town_meeting.pdf; exhibition_grading_for_syracuse_town_meeting.doc

Regina Stuck 2004 Fellow (FL)
Sing a Song of America - Using Music in the Classroom: sing_a_song.pdf

Sara Arcaro Ziemnik 2002 Fellow (OH)
Recreating the Constitutional Convention: recreating_the_constitutional_convention.doc

ADDITIONAL LESSON PLANS
Constitutional All-Stars: constitutional_all_stars.doc; constitutional_all_stars.pdf

Court Publication Test: court_publication_test.pub

Foreign Policy and Presidents: foreign_policy_and_presidents_tech.doc; foreign_policy_and_presidents_tech.pdf

Foreign Policy Portfolio: foreign_policy_portfolio_project.doc; foreign_policy_portfolio_project.pdf

Designing a Presidential Election Board Game: presidential_election_board_game.doc; presidential_election_board_game.pdf

Presidential Scenarios: presidential_scenerios.doc; presidential_scenerios.pdf