Last updated: September 26, 2019
Lesson Plan
Albert Gallatin: A Most Astonishing Man - Gallatin's Family Life and Timeline - Lesson 7
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- Grade Level:
- Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
- Subject:
- Social Studies
- Lesson Duration:
- 30 Minutes
- Common Core Standards:
- 6-8.RH.1, 5.RI.1, 5.RI.3, 6.RI.1, 6.RI.3, 7.RI.1, 7.RI.3, 8.RI.1, 8.RI.3
- Thinking Skills:
- Remembering: Recalling or recognizing information ideas, and principles. Creating: Bring together parts (elements, compounds) of knowledge to form a whole and build relationships for NEW situations.
Essential Question
What was Albert Gallatin’s family life like?
Objective
By the end of this lesson the students will be able to:
• State whether Gallatin had a family
• List two places Gallatin lived
• Form an opinion as to whether Gallatin enjoyed being with his family
Background
Gallatin was a happy family man and enjoyed being with his wife and children. The family got to experience many locations as Gallatin moved from one political assignment to another. Students will read about Gallatin’s family life and where the family lived in the student reading. Then using the dates in the reading, the students will make a Gallatin family life timeline.
Preparation
Read the teacher background information on Albert Gallatin and make copies of the student reading and the activity worksheet.
Materials
Download Lesson 7- Gallatin's Family Life and Timeline
Download Background information for the teacher
Lesson Hook/Preview
Although Gallatin is known for his long career and many accomplishments, he also had a family life. Find out how Gallatin interacted with his family. Is it similar to the way you act with your family?
Procedure
- Introduce the guiding question to students.
- Hand out copies of the student reading and the activity worksheet.
- Have the students complete the timeline.
- Review the guiding question.
Vocabulary
City belle: a girl or woman who likes living in the city
Assessment Materials
The assessment is included in the lesson plan.
Supports for Struggling Learners
You can read the material out loud to the students. You may also have some of the timeline completed allowing the students to add fewer events.
Enrichment Activities
Map the different places Albert Gallatin and his family lived.
Add Gallatin’s career accomplishments to the timeline.
Additional Resources
Friendship Hill National Historic Site website: www.nps.gov/frhi
Related Lessons or Education Materials
This is lesson 7 of the curriculum Albert Gallatin: A Most Astonishing Man. You can find links to the other lessons below.
Lesson 1: Gallatin's Start in Politics
Lesson 2 : Gallatin and the Whiskey Rebellion
Lesson 3. Gallatin and the Louisiana Purchase
Lesson 4: Gallatin and the Lewis and Clark Expedition
Lesson 5: Gallatin and New Geneva
Lesson 6: Gallatin as Secretary of the Treasury
Lesson 7: Gallatin's Family and Timeline
You can also download all seven lessons, the entire 32-page curriculum Albert Gallatin: A Most Astonishing Man.