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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Eisenhower: The Cold War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students participate in a news conference simulation. In this Cold War lesson, students research events of the conflict during Eisenhower's presidency and use the information to script and participate in a news conference with Eisenhower.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Eisenhower: The Contentious 1950s

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore 1950's America. In this American history lesson, students research the McCarthy hearings, Civil Rights, war fatigue, and economic issues of the decades. Students respond to discussion questions about topics.
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Interactive
Curated OER

Eisenhower & the New Modern Republicanism (1)

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive American history worksheet, students answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding the Eisenhower presidency. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Website
Curated OER

National Park Service: Eisenhower National Historic Site: Presidency

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the ways in which Eisenhower's presidency and personality mirrored the country as a whole during the years he was president (1952-1960). Includes many artifacts of the era, such as campaign paraphernalia and articles of...
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Website
A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: Dwight D. Eisenhower

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has President Eisenhower's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, and several video clips.