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shared by Jonathon Gordon on 15 Sep 10 - No Cached

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a memo to the Watergate Special Prosecutor Leon Jaworski, was written by Jaworski's staff as he was considering whether or not to indict Nixon.
- Jonathon Gordon on 15 Sep 10
  
  The lesson plan gets its direct information from a document that was used in the Nixon hearings
  
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This lesson would likely work best after an introductory lesson on Watergate.
- Jonathon Gordon on 15 Sep 10
  
  Important that the writer of this lesson suggests that students will need prior knowledge on Watergate
  
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The lesson is centered around a primary document from the Watergate scandal, and requires students to read the Constitution.
- Jonathon Gordon on 15 Sep 10
  
  The lesson uses primary source documents which help students learn to read with a historical eye.
  
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Historical background is detailed and accurate. The document is from The National Archives.
- Jonathon Gordon on 15 Sep 10
  
  All historical documents come from the National Archive making them historically accurate
  
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Yes The lesson is clearly presented and is easily adapted to emphasize either History or Civic standards.
- Jonathon Gordon on 15 Sep 10
  
  This website is very useful for social studies teachers, especially those teaching history, because it helps teachers design valuable lesson plans with accurate information.
  
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One of the suggested activities asks students to identify the specific role each branch of government played in the Watergate affair. Another activity asks students to apply specific sections of the Constitution and determine the role particular constitutional powers and rights played in the Watergate affair.
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Jonathon Gordon on 15 Sep 10

This site provides history teachers with information for helping with their classes. This part of the site includes lesson plans with this one specifically on "Watergate and the Constitution."

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