Lesson Plan

Alexander Hamilton: Lawyer, Writer, and Founding Father

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Scholars analyze the impact Alexander Hamilton had on the creation of the United States. Primary documents and video clips give learners a glimpse into the life of one of America's Founding Fathers, arming them with enough information to create a new song, playbill, t-shirt, or advertisement for the famous Broadway musical Hamilton

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Show a brief clip from the Broadway musical Hamilton as a preview of the lesson 
  • Role play with the classroom acting out Hamilton's role in the presidential election of 1800 
  • Play music from the production of Hamilton as students enter the classroom 
Classroom Considerations
  • Lesson is designed for 40 minutes, so plan class time accordingly

Pros
  • Resource provides printable graphic organizer 
  • Includes questions to use during the video clip
Cons
  • None
Common Core