Which woman from American History would best symbolize our nation's values, beliefs, and culture on our paper currency, and how do we effectively communicate that perspective and persuade others to take action.
Enduring Understandings
Essential Questions
What values and beliefs are most important in American culture?
How do our national values and beliefs influence our perspective?
How has the perspective that Americans have toward freedom shaped American history?
"Need to Know" Questions
What was the historical significance of people who have been on the face of paper currency in the past?
What values are conveyed on the symbols on paper currency?
What is the difference between opinion and perspective?
- Understanding perspective;
- Constructing sound reasoning and evidence to support and defend our perspectives;
- Identifying the values, beliefs and culture that are embedded in American symbols.
Essential Questions
What values and beliefs are most important in American culture?
How do our national values and beliefs influence our perspective?
How has the perspective that Americans have toward freedom shaped American history?
"Need to Know" Questions
What was the historical significance of people who have been on the face of paper currency in the past?
What values are conveyed on the symbols on paper currency?
What is the difference between opinion and perspective?