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Which subject	History
What topic	election of 1860 and firing at fort sumter
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 8
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Election of 1860 and Firing at Fort Sumter

Subject

History

Topic

Election of 1860 and Firing at Fort Sumter

Grade/Age Group

Year/Grade 8

Duration

30 minutes

Class Size

20 students

Objectives

• Understand the significance of the Election of 1860 in American history.
• Explore the events leading to the firing at Fort Sumter.
• Discuss the implications of the election results on the national unity.
• Analyze primary sources related to the election and Fort Sumter.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector and screen
• Handouts with key primary documents (speeches, newspaper articles)
• Timeline chart of events leading to Civil War
• Quiz on the Election of 1860 and Fort Sumter

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 min	Briefly introduce the topic, explain the importance of the Election of 1860 and Fort Sumter.
2	Overview of the Election	10 min	Discuss candidates, key issues of the election, and its results. Use a timeline to illustrate.
3	Primary Source Analysis	10 min	Split students into pairs to analyze provided primary documents related to the election and Fort Sumter.
4	Class Discussion	3 min	Facilitate a class discussion on insights gained from primary sources.
5	Wrap-Up and Homework Assignment	2 min	Summarize the key points discussed. Assign a brief written reflection as homework on the implications of the election.

Assessment

• Participation in class discussions
• Completion of the primary source analysis
• Homework reflection on the implications of the election (to be collected and reviewed without presentations)

Standards Alignment

This lesson aligns with the following US History Standards:

• Examine the role of political parties and elections in democracy.
• Assess the significance of key events and their impact on national unity.

Homework

• Write a one-page reflection on how the election of 1860 and the events at Fort Sumter contributed to the start of the Civil War.
• The homework will be submitted at the beginning of the next class for feedback.

Lesson script