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Handout
BBC

Bbc: 1974: Ford Takes Over as Nixon Quits

For Students 9th - 10th
Article and video on the historic date of August 9, 1974, when Nixon resigned and Gerald Ford was sworn in as the 38th president of the United States.
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PPT
Other

Roles of the President

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the roles that the President of the United States has as Chief of State, chief executive, economic leader, and chief diplomat. Uses PowerPoint format.
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Website
US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Government Buildings: The White House (3 5)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Offers a basic overview of the official residence of the President of the United States, the White House. The only president who did not live there was George Washington, because it was not completed until 1800.
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Interactive
New York Times

New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: The Presidents

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The New York Times Learning Network presents an online & printable crossword puzzle on the American Presidents.
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Handout
The White House

The White House: Presidents: John Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of President John Adams, the founder of the Federalist Party. A color portrait is included.
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Handout
The White House

The White House: Presidents: Chester A. Arthur

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a short biography of Chester A. Arthur, Republican president during the Gilded Age. A black and white photo is provided.
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Handout
The White House

The White House: Presidents: Andrew Jackson

For Students 9th - 10th
The White House's official site gives a brief overview of Andrew Jackson's life as the seventh President of the United States. A portrait is included.
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Handout
The White House

The White House: Presidents: Herbert Hoover

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a brief biography about Herbert Hoover and his career as President. A black and white photo is included.
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Handout
The White House

The White House: Presidents: James A. Garfield

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by the White House, gives a brief biography of James A. Garfield, with details of his presidency and assassination.
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Handout
The White House

The White House: Presidents: Benjamin Harrison

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a short biography of Benjamin Harrison, one of the Republican presidents during the Gilded Age. A black and white photo is provided.
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Handout
The White House

The White House: Presidents: Warren G. Harding

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by the White House, gives a short biography of Warren G Harding's life and presidency.
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Handout
The White House

The White House: Presidents: George Washington

For Students 9th - 10th
Short biography of George Washington from the White House provides some insight into his views and participation in the Revolutionary War.
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Handout
The White House

The White House: Presidents: William Mc Kinley

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by the White House, gives a biography and portrait of former president William McKinley.
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Handout
The White House

The White House: Presidents: John Quincy Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
From the official White House web site, this page summarizes the public life and presidency of John Quincy Adams.
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My Hero Project

My Hero: John Adams

For Students 3rd - 8th
Brief, personal essay on why John Adams is a hero.
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Thomas Jefferson

For Students 3rd - 5th
This brief student-written article on the heroic deeds of Thomas Jefferson includes images and related links.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: So You Want to Be President

For Teachers 3rd - 9th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart reviews the three branches of government and the qualifications to become President of the United States. Student assessment items are included.
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Website
Curated OER

National Park Service: George Washington Birthplace National Monument

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Park Service site for the George Washington Birthplace National Monument located in Westmoreland County, VA.
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Interactive
Quia

Quia: United States Presidents Hangman Game

For Students 3rd - 5th
Correctly guess the letters hidden in this online hangman game and you will have named one of the U.S. Presidents.