What I learned about the first 16 PRESIDENTS
George Washington through Abraham Lincoln; 1789-1865

OR

*You may choose to eliminate any 4 and choose 4 beyond 1865 that you are interested in learning more information about.

TITLE page – (standard 8.5” x 11” paper) - What I learned about the PRESIDENTS; creative image or collage of images on the title page – MUST INCLUDE the Presidential Seal and your name and period; 8 POINTS

CHART pages - Information MUST be accurate, neat and colorful; State Flags MUST be computer images; the background of rows A and B must be shaded red (light color pencil shading is fine) the background of row C must be left white; the background of rows D and E must be shaded blue (light color pencil shading is fine); complete the chart information for each President – NEATNESS IS VERY IMPORTANT

(10 points per President – 40 pts. per page); 160 POINTS

A. Order of President – ex. Washington was #1 and years in office – ex. 1789-1796

B. State flag of President’s origin – ex. Washington is Virginia
Reminder - State Flags MUST be computer images

C. Political Party represented and running mate – ex Washington was a Federalist; Vice President – ex. Washington’s VP was John Adams

D. Political Highlights – Examples are Jay’s Treaty signed in London, 1794; Whiskey Rebellion, 1794; Pinckney’s Treaty signed in Madrid, 1795; added several new states to the Union

E. Fun fact – at least one fun fact you learned while researching; example the father of his country had no children of his own (aside from adoptive children); avoid the obvious and try to be original. (something no one else will use)

RANKING page – follow the template I have provided for you and be prepared to explain your rankings to me if I ask you to; 32 POINTS

CITATIONS page – Provide 4 citations of websites you used to complete your project, and provide a list of ALL websites used. 100 POINTS

Final packet must be in chronological order - pages 1-4 – (you will have 4 Presidents on each page and four pages to learn about the 16 Presidents who governed the United States through 1865; by adding your required title page, ranking page, citations page and rubric that makes it an 8-page packet, 9 pages if you choose to pick 4 presidents after 1865).

The packet is due on Monday, March 27, but will be accepted early; reminder that it is worth 300 points.

Suggested completion target dates Cover page Monday, 3/20

Page 1 Tuesday, 3/21

Page 2 Friday, 3/22

Page 3 Tuesday, 3/23

Page 4 Friday, 3/24

Ranking page Monday, 3/27

Presidential Project

Rubric Sheet


Name: ______Period: ______

Cover page ______8 comments ______

Chart page 1 ______40 comments ______

Chart page 2 ______40 comments ______

Chart page 3 ______40 comments ______

Chart page 4 ______40 comments ______

Ranking ______32 comments ______

Citations ______100 comments ______

Grading Scale – Total possible of 300 points

A 270-300 B 240-269

C 210-239 D 180-209

Total ______