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Lesson Plan
National First Ladies' Library

"Just a Little Bit Different": Inclusive Classrooms, Inclusive Schools

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Learners explore visible and invisible differences, those of language, religion, dress, ethnicity, gender, etc. with their classmates. They play Bingo with a created list of classroom differences. Afterward, they write a short paper...
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Lesson Plan
National First Ladies' Library

Michigan vs. Ohio State: A Serious Rivalry!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers discuss and research the pros and cons of school rivalries. In particular, they study the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry. Through their research, they think about how media accounts of college football games can be shaped...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Betty Ford: One Day at a Time

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students view a video about Betty Ford and how her candid admission of her own battles with addiction has enabled others to face their own addictions. She has done the same for breast cancer, since she was First Lady of the US.
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Other

Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains an abundant amount of information on the thirty-eighth president of the United States, Gerald Ford. There are many pictures of Gerald Ford as well as a bibliography of books written about him.
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Other

Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation

For Students 9th - 10th
Gerald R. Ford (1913-2006) was the 38th president of the United States. His foundation provides extensive information about his life and that of his wife, Betty Ford.
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Website
ibiblio

Ibiblio: Ford Library Photographic Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
View the 100 most often requested GRF photos and pictures from the White House photographic office. Site by ibiblio.org.
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Other

Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum: Betty Ford Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Gerald R. Ford Library and Museum, read a comprehensive biography of Betty Bloomer Ford.
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Handout
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Gerald Ford: Elizabeth "Betty" Ford, First Lady

For Students 9th - 10th
Article chronicles the life of Betty Ford, known for her pro-women stance during the 1970s. Important topics include her candid approach to issues such as breast cancer, addictions to alcohol and pain medications, psychiatric counseling,...
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Handout
The White House

The White House: First Ladies: Betty Ford

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the biography of former First Lady Betty Ford, who survived breast cancer, bouts with alcohol, and drug dependency.
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Website
A&E Television

History.com: Presidents: Gerald Ford

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has Gerald Ford's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, several videos containing his speeches, and more.
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Website
American Movie Classics Company

The Film Site: Kings Row, 1942

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about the film, Kings Row.
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Handout
National First Ladies' Library

National First Ladies' Library: Betty Ford

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the story of First Lady Betty Ford also known as Mrs. Gerald Ford. Learn details about her youth, her marriage and family, the White House years, and her later life.
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Other

Potus: Gerald R. Ford

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive facts about Gerald R. Ford and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
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Handout
Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Betty Ford

For Students 9th - 10th
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Betty Ford.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Betty Ford

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of Betty Ford.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Betty Ford

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of Betty Ford.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Betty Ford

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of Betty Ford.