Founding Fathers

This lesson should have helped you gained a better understanding of who the Founding Fathers were, generally, and how their divergent philosophies and political ideas shaped the United States government. There is much more to learn about any one of these men, however. And the more you understand about each of them, the better you’ll understand the nation they created together.

Take some time to explore the plentiful information available online related to one of the Founding Fathers described in this lesson. Then choose an approach to highlight the man’s political ideas and his contributions to our early nation. Click the Founding Father Research worksheet below to access a worksheet that will guide you through the process. When you have completed the project, submit both the worksheet and the final product to your teacher.

Before you begin working on this project, and then again before you submit the final product, study the rubric carefully to see how your work will be evaluated. You can access the rubric for the assignment by going to “Grades”, clicking the name of the assignment, then clicking “Show Rubric”.

Rubric
Founding Father Research Project Rubric
Founding Father Research Project Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Comprehension
1 Point- The sources you used to learn about a Founding Father were reliable web sites or articles. 1 Point- You listed sources for all of the information you found.
2.0 pts
Full Marks
0.0 pts
No Marks
2.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Analysis
2 Points- Your notes on the Founding Father you selected are detailed and extensive enough to provide plenty of content for a campaign poster, annotated map, or diary entry. 2 Points- Your notes are relevant to the questions posed at the various stages of a research.
4.0 pts
Full Marks
0.0 pts
No Marks
4.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Evidence
2 Points- Your campaign poster, annotated map, or diary entry accurately represents the philosophy or political views of one of the Founding Fathers. 2 Points- Your campaign poster, annotated map, or diary entry includes sufficient detail to communicates its message effectively.
4.0 pts
Full Marks
0.0 pts
No Marks
4.0 pts
Total Points: 10.0