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Hilary Clinton

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Hillary Clinton worksheet, students read about the life of the politician, then complete a variety of comprehension activities. An answer key is included.
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Lesson for Core Concept #7: Differing Expectations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate how American colonists felt they would be impacted by conflict with the British. In this colonial America lesson, students examine the Declaration of Independence, papers from the Committees of Correspondence, and...
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Eleanor Roosevelt: Changing Role of the First Lady

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the role of the First Lady. In this Eleanor Roosevelt lesson, students analyze letters written to Roosevelt in order to determine her influence in the nation. Students discuss their findings.
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Letters to Mrs. Roosevelt

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders write letters to Mrs. Roosevelt from the perspective of children. In this Great Depression lesson, 7th graders examine the era and then write letters that identify how children living during the era must have felt.
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Letter to the President

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders practice letter writing by writing an e-mail to the President.  In this U.S. Government lesson plan, 3rd graders express their concerns about issues taking place at public schools by writing an e-mail to the President of...
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The First Ladies

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare two First Ladies. In this American history lesson, students read speeches given by Barbara Bush and Hillary Rodham Clinton. Students respond to questions about the speeches.
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Women Who Inform Our World

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the contributions of women on the international, national, and local platforms. In this writing skills lesson, students analyze a quote from Eleanor Roosevelt and compose essays that reveal how women advocate for social...
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Amelia and Eleanor Go For a Ride Lesson Plan

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Students study Amelia Earhart and Eleanor Roosevelt. In this biographical lesson plan, students read Amelia and Eleanor Go For a Ride. Students write their own biography, create a timeline of events from the book, and write a story...
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Women's History Month- Eleanor Roosevelt: Verb Corrections

For Students 4th - 5th
In this verb tenses instructional activity, students first read a text about Eleanor Roosevelt and circle all of the verb errors. Students write the correct form above each mistake.
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National First Ladies' Library

Executive Order 9066: Japanese-American Internment

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Pupils analyze conditions under which sections of United States Constitution are superceded, research history of Native Americans, African Americans, and Japanese Americans, and debate policy of reparations for various minority groups in...
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National First Ladies' Library

First Ladies as Activists

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students choose a First Lady of the 20th century to research. Using both print and non-print sources, they identify the cause to which their First Lady gave her name, time, and energy. After researching, they right a press release...
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National First Ladies' Library

Ugly Duckling: Definitions of Beauty

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Young scholars examine the degree to which physical appearance influences how one is viewed in society. They draw a timeline of the history of beauty and complete a visual scavenger hunt of history.
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Stamps of Approval for Women Journalists

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners research, explore and analyze the history of how American women journalists have influenced major social change in the nation and the world. They visit major institution's to examine the written legacies of Abigail Adams,...
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Eleanor Roosevelt, A Leader Who Helps People

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students are introduced to Eleanor Roosevelt the person. They are introduced to how she cared about people. Students are introduced to the concept of leadership. They write a poem about Eleanor Roosevelt as a leader, or they write a...
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Eleanor Everywhere

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders read a biography on Eleanor Roosevelt. Using the text, they identify and discuss what she did to make a difference in the world. They discover what one person can do to help change the world.
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Eleanor Everywhere

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students explore the life of Eleanor Roosevelt. They read books about the first lady. Students examine the good qualities about Eleanor Roosevelt. They draw pictures of Mrs. Roosevelt and her activities.
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Eleanor Roosevelt and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the leadership of Eleanor Roosevelt through the use of historical documents. They examine the complexity of the creation of international documents. Students explore the Human Rights Declaration.
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Women in the White House

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore the role and impact of recent First Ladies through research and family interviews, then work in groups to present a documentary portrait to the class.
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National First Ladies' Library

Eleanor Roosevelt and Hillary Clinton: Activist First Ladies

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students are divided into six smaller groups, with each group assigned to the task of exploring one of the aspects of the lives of both Eleanor Roosevelt and Hillary Clinton. They prepare a grid on which to record their findings and...
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History: Women Wanting to Work

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners compare and contrast the economic roles of women throughout history in the United States, India, and Israel. After examining pictures of women from various time periods, they share observations. They watch video clips and...
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Eleanor Roosevelt -- Human Rights Advocate

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine the role of Eleanor Roosevelt as a human rights advocate. Students use this lesson to prepare for a field trip to National Historic sites.
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Human Rights

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders study The United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Eleanor Roosevelt.
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Ladies First

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Pupils assess the characteristics of leaders and the ability of women to be leaders in politics and business. They discuss Elizabeth Dole's and Hillary Clinton's possible futures as politicians and conduct an interview with a...
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Neh: Edsit Ement: Remember the Ladies: The First Ladies

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site provides lesson plans that explore the First Ladies. Covers many aspects of the images and duties expected of the First Ladies. Provides numerous links to photos and other sites with extensive biographical information.