Werges, Jared

Students will analyze the boundaries of presidential power through primary sources and complete a performance task.

Students will predict why Truman decided to desegregate the military. Students will then work in groups to analyze relevant primary documents to seek clarification for Truman's decision. Finally, each student will use evidence from the documents to write an essay arguing why Truman decided to desegregate the military.

Students will be using the Internet to identify regional trends in post reconstruction presidential elections through the election of Herbert Hoover in 1928. Keeping in mind these regional trends, students will then analyze responses to the DePriest tea incident.

I want students to understand that constitutional interpretation, particularly in matters concerning war powers, is an ambiguous process. Students will gain better understanding of what the Constitution has to say about war powers, as well as increasing their understanding of the Civil War.  They will also practice presenting their findings to others.

After studying articles and timelines on the Iran Hostage Crisis in groups, students will participate in a class discussion of the circumstances and causes of the crisis. Groups will study primary documents with the goal of providing a recommendation.

Role playing activity in which students will portray historical figures who were influential in the U.S. recognition of the State of Israel.