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The study of each President is based on the leveled marking criterion for IB HL essays. In essence this is based on [|Bloom's Taxonomy]; where learners graduate and develop skills from a basis of knowledge and understanding to higher-level skills like analysis and evaluation. Always consult with your textbooks and other materials I have provided you with, and where you need to, explore the relevant links. Many of the learning methods are based on interaction and inquiry using a range of learning platforms and resources.

What are the basic facts we need to know about his Presidency? ** Watch/read listen to his first address to Congress. Highlight the text (using highlighting //addon tools// if possible) to note the following: 1. What were his overall aims? 2. What can we learn about his ideals/principles? 3. Why was this type of speech different from an Inaugural address? 4. What key terms might help underpin our learning? (Legacy, Intermestic policy, realist, idealist, Democrat, values, civil rights)
 * Lesson 1: Aims:** ** What were the challenges/opportunities facing Truman in 1945? What were his overall aims?
 * Learning method:**
 * What were his overall aims? **

**What are the basic facts we need to know about his Presidency?** Read the general information on his Presidency. Create a time line and highlight areas related to domestic policy: politics, society (social), economic and international affairs. These should be basic and clear factual bullet-points.

Extension: Quiz

Thematic detailed learning in groups on domestic and international policy using the guiding questions. Each group should highlight key terms relevant to their theme
 * Lesson 3 Aims:** **What were Truman's policies and how effective were they?**

Possible resources: [|PBS Truman film section 2], show: Truman and workers' strikes at the beginning 39 minutes in: Truman and Civil Rights
 * Lesson 4:** **Aims: Feedback/share learning on themes **

**What are the main schools of thought/issues/debates about Truman?** 1) Prepare notes ready for discussion; to show your understanding of the main schools of thought on the Presidency 2) Then read about the schools of thought on Truman and prepare notes/key points on the issues/debates and schools of thought relating to his Presidency 3) Essay planning and writing: How far was Truman successful in dealing with challenges in domestic affairs?
 * Learning method:** Read about general historiography/schools of thought on the US Presidency: