Stanford University
Political Bosses Lesson Plan
Students research the political bosses and the political machine in New York City. In this politics lesson, students review the term progressives, political bosses, and political machine. Students study a Tammany cartoon and read...
Curated OER
Writing a Political Leader
Students write a letter to a political leader. In this letter writing lesson, students also demonstrate their understanding of current political issues.
Curated OER
Who's Who in Government: Past, Present and Future
Twelfth graders research a list of governmental leaders of South Carolina's past and present. They briefly identify each by writing a short summary which includes the dates of their political career, party affiliation, positions held in...
Other
World History Matters
This is a vast collection of world history resources. Includes photographs and teaching resources.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: The Hall of Public Service
Learn about the lives of exemplary people in the public services who discuss how they were able to succeed and achieve their goals.
Other
Archontology.org: Archontology
An intriguing site that lists political, religious, and other historical offices and the people that held them for many of the countries around the world. Clicking on names will yield a biography in some cases.
Thinkport Education
Thinkport: Comparing Perspectives of the Cuban Missile Crisis
In this module, students examine the different points of view of the political leaders involved in the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Toronto Star Newspapers
Toronto Star: Portraits of the G20 Leaders: Cristina Fernandez De Kirchner
A brief profile of Argentine President, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, one of the G20 leaders at the 2010 Toronto Summit.
Toronto Star Newspapers
The Star: Portraits of the G20 Leaders: Stephen Harper
A brief profile of Canadian Prime Minister, Stephen Harper, the G20 leader hosting the 2010 Toronto Summit.
Toronto Star Newspapers
Toronto Star: Portraits of the G20 Leaders: Felipe Calderon
A brief profile of former Mexican President Felipe Calderon, one of the G20 leaders at the 2010 Toronto Summit.
Toronto Star Newspapers
Toronto Star: Portraits of the G20 Leaders: President Nicolas Sarkozy, France
A brief profile of French President, Nicolas Sarkozy, one of the G20 leaders at the 2010 Toronto Summit.
Toronto Star Newspapers
Toronto Star: Portraits of the G20 Leaders: Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva, Brazil
A brief profile of Brazil's President, Luis Inacio Lula da Silva, one of the G20 leaders at the 2010 Toronto Summit.
Toronto Star Newspapers
Toronto Star: Portraits of the G20 Leaders: Naoto Kan, Japan
A brief profile of Japanese Prime Minister, Naoto Kan, one of the G20 leaders at the 2010 Toronto Summit.
Toronto Star Newspapers
Toronto Star: Portraits of the G20 Leaders: Angela Merkel
A brief profile of German Chancellor Angela Merkel, one of the G20 leaders at the 2010 Summit in Toronto.
Toronto Star Newspapers
Toronto Star: Portraits of the G20 Leaders: Kevin Rudd
A brief profile of Australian Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, one of the G20 leaders at the 2010 Summit in Toronto.
Toronto Star Newspapers
Toronto Star: Portraits of the G20 Leaders: Silvio Berlusconi
A profile of Italian Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi, one of the G20 leaders at the 2010 Toronto Summit.
Toronto Star Newspapers
Toronto Star: Portraits of the G20 Leaders: Dmitry Medvedev, Russian Federation
A brief profile of Russian President, Dmitry Medvedev, one of the G20 leaders at the 2010 Summit in Toronto.
Toronto Star Newspapers
Toronto Star: Portraits of the G20 Leaders: Lee Myung Bak
A brief profile of South Korean President, Lee Myung-bak, one of the G20 leaders at the 2010 Toronto Summit.
Toronto Star Newspapers
Toronto Star: Portraits of the G20 Leaders: Hu Jintao
A brief profile of Chinese President, Hu Jintao, one of the G20 leaders at the 2010 Toronto Summit.
Toronto Star Newspapers
Toronto Star: Portraits of the G20 Leaders: Jacob Zuma
A profile of Jacob Zuma, the President of South Africa, who is participating in the G20 Summit in Toronto in June 2010.