An in depth look at the Amendment that addresses presidential disability and vacancies in office of president and vice president. In studying this Amendment, your students will learn the history behind presidential succession, an in depth study of the 25th Amendment, and a Matching assessment quiz. An Enhanced Document-Based Question Unit that includes elements of Close Reading Strategies to gain a GREATER understanding of the 25th Amendment - "Presidential Disability and Succession". This lesson includes: * Lesson Plan * Lesson Plan Narrative and Reasoning Guide * Common Core Standards Correlation * Primary and Secondary Sources on Historical Events * Open-ended and close-ended questions * Modified Close Reading Strategies embedded * Quizlet vocabulary link for concept reinforcement * Extended Activity for Gifted/Advanced Students * An Investigative Approach to History * An Answer Key * Designed for grade 5 and up, but lower grades can easily scaffold the lesson for use ** PDF Version can easily be printed for student handouts ** Both Color and Blackline Masters are included

An in depth look at the Amendment that addresses presidential disability and vacancies in office of president and vice president. In studying this Amendment, your students will learn the history behind presidential succession, an in depth study of the 25th Amendment, and a Matching assessment quiz. An Enhanced Document-Based Question Unit that includes elements of Close Reading Strategies to gain a GREATER understanding of the 25th Amendment - "Presidential Disability and Succession". This lesson includes: * Lesson Plan * Lesson Plan Narrative and Reasoning Guide * Common Core Standards Correlation * Primary and Secondary Sources on Historical Events * Open-ended and close-ended questions * Modified Close Reading Strategies embedded * Quizlet vocabulary link for concept reinforcement * Extended Activity for Gifted/Advanced Students * An Investigative Approach to History * An Answer Key * Designed for grade 5 and up, but lower grades can easily scaffold the lesson for use ** PDF Version can easily be printed for student handouts ** Both Color and Blackline Masters are included