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Curated OER

Like Father, Like Son: Presidential Families

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students examine the role of the President. They discuss the President's responsibilities and compare both father/son presidents (Adams and Bush).
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

U.S. History: Chapter 11, Sections 1 & 2

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Reviewing American history from 1818 - 1832 (chapter 11 of an unspecified textbook), this presentation includes key terms and ideas about the era of Jeffersonian politics and the election of John Adams. The slides are in all caps, making...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Presidents and the Constitution: Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison and the Barbary Pirates

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the Barbary Pirates of the Mediterranean. In this American history lesson, students read a narrative regarding the conflict between the Barbary Pirates and the United States under the leadership of Washington,...
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: Presidents as Poets: John Quincy Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
Insight into the life of President John Quincy Adams as a reader and writer of poetry. Includes quotes from some of his poems.
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Website
University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: President John Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed biography of John Adams' life prior to the American Revolution, beginning with his childhood with sections on all the important periods of his life. Site also includes texts of the inaugural address, state of the union addresses...
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Handout
Other

Z Pub: Ansel Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
ZPub offers excellent information on photographer and artist, Ansel Adams (1902-1984 CE). Includes biography, timeline, images, books, and links.
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Handout
Other

Colonial Hall: John Adams 1735 1826

For Students 9th - 10th
This Colonial Hall site gives a great outlined biographical site of former U.S. president, John Adams.
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Website
BBC

Bb Ci: Douglas Adams 1952 2001

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides the Service of Celebration (memorial service) held following Douglas Adams' death in 2001. There are video clips of the tributes to Adams made by friends and family members. Gives insight into Adams' character and the...
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Handout
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography 2. John Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
A concise biography of President John Adams featuring his professional career. Sections highlight the era, domestic policy, foreign affairs, and his presidential politics.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 6. John Quincy Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography featuring the professional life of President John Quincy Adams. Find details of the era, domestic policy, foreign affairs, and his presidential politics.
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Website
Other

Douglas adams.com Dna

For Students 9th - 10th
This section of the Douglas Adams site features a biography of Adams (1952-2001 CE), as well as several articles and a short story by Adams. "The Private Life of Ghengis Khan," is a treat for readers who have read only Douglas' novels.
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Ansel Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, this site provides biographical information on Ansel Adams in addition to an extensive listing of his works as displayed at the museum.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1800 1848: Politics and Regional Interests

For Students 9th - 10th
A quick comprehension check over politics and regional interests in early 19th century America.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1800 1848: Politics and Regional Interests

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview about politics and regional interests in early 19th century America.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1754 1800: Shaping a New Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
A quick comprehension check over the shaping of the New Republic in the US between 1754-1800.
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Website
BBC

Bbc: Author Douglas Adams Dies

For Students 9th - 10th
This obituary article reviews Adams' (1952-2001 CE) life and works.
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: American Presidency: John Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biographical sketch of America's second president includes background information on the era in which he served and linked-to objects from the Smithsonian's collections that help define the man and his presidency.
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: American Presidency: John Quincy Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biographical sketch of America's sixth president includes background information on the era in which he served and linked-to objects from the Smithsonian's collections that help define the man and his presidency.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Douglas Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
This obituary article reviews Adams' (1952-2001 CE) life and works.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Ansel Adams:10

For Students 9th - 10th
ZPub offers excellent information on photographer and artist, Ansel Adams (1902-1984 CE). Includes biography, timeline, images, books, and links.
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Curated OER

Z pub.com: Ansel Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
ZPub offers excellent information on photographer and artist, Ansel Adams (1902-1984 CE). Includes biography, timeline, images, books, and links.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Z pub.com: Ansel Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
ZPub offers excellent information on photographer and artist, Ansel Adams (1902-1984 CE). Includes biography, timeline, images, books, and links.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Z pub.com: Ansel Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
ZPub offers excellent information on photographer and artist, Ansel Adams (1902-1984 CE). Includes biography, timeline, images, books, and links.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Adams Family Papers: An Electronic Archive

For Students 9th - 10th
This electronic archive presents images of manuscripts and digital transcriptions from the Adams Family Papers.