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Laura Bush
Students read an article about First Lady, Laura Bush's visit to the Midway Atoll, in which she was hoping to focus attention on preserving wild places. They discuss what role they think First Ladies should play while their husbands are...
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Heart Health: Awareness and Research for Women
Learners explore basic heart anatomy, review basic definition of heart disease, research different tests used to diagnose heart disease and heart attacks, discuss what constitutes a "healthy heart" lifestyle, and incorporate it into...
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Funding America's School Libraries
Young scholars discuss ways in which their own school library is funded, explore organization and funding of other school libraries, research Laura Bush's initiatives for school libraries, and gain experience planning projects and/or...
First Ladies
The Women of Afghanistan
Students examine traditional role of women in Afghanistan, their experiences under rule of Taliban, and their struggle to provide better lives for themselves, their families, and their country in years since 2001. Students then organize...
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On the Road, on the Sea, in the Air: Women and Transportation
Students research women who made history in development of different forms of transportation, including boats, railroads, automobiles, airplanes, and space shuttles, and create timeline/collage depicting some of their contributions.
New York Times
New York Times: Times Topics: Laura Bush
[Free Registration/Login Required] This page, updated daily, has numerous news articles about First Lady Laura Bush.
National First Ladies' Library
National First Ladies' Library: Laura Bush
Read the story of First Lady Laura Bush also known as Mrs. George W. Bush. Learn details about her youth, her marriage and family, the White House years, and her later life. Includes links to a bibliography, timeline, and lesson plans.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Laura Bush
Detailed article on the life and accomplishments of First Lady Laura Bush.
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George W. Bush Library: Presidential Gifts
Click through this enormous database of artifacts and gifts presented to President George W. Bush and his wife during their eight years in the White House. Find tens of thousands of items with stories of their significance.
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Laura Bush, Smiling but Tough
This article examines some of Laura Bush's efforts in her husband's presidential campaign of 2004.