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Curated OER

Richard Nixon: Man and President (2 parts)

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Pupils watch the video "Richard Nixon: Man and President, complete vocabulary work and discuss the video using the question provided.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Presidents

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders practice how to take notes from biographies. They take notes on the subtopic on the left side of their paper. They practice summarizing information in their own words, using short phrases. They gain information about their...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

American Presidents

For Students 8th
In this American Presidents worksheet, 8th graders match 21 presidents with matching statements about events during their presidency. A reference web site is given for additional activities
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Worksheet
Curated OER

American Presidents Matching Activity

For Students 8th
In this American Presidents worksheet, 8th graders match the names of 17 presidents with statements related to their presidency. A reference web site is given for additional activities
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Arthur Meets the President

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Young scholars discuss the role of the President.  In this government lesson, students read Arthur Meets the President and complete a story map.  Young scholars develop new vocabulary related to the story.
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Curated OER

Presidents

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore using almanacs for research purposes. They use the almanac to look up a variety of information including the presidents of the United States.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Presidents: Final Project

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students use their outlines created in previous lessons to begin writing their reports about a president they have researched.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

President Hoover Encourages Private Charity

For Students 8th - 12th
In this primary source analysis worksheet, students analyze a letter from Herbert Hoover to a little girl collecting donations to help those in need during the Great Depression. Students respond to 7 short answer questions about the letter.
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Writing
Curated OER

Qualities of a President

For Students 5th - 6th
In this writing worksheet, students are asked to generate qualities that a person running for President should have. Writing space is provided for students to explain and support their answers.
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Activity
Education World

Every Day Edit - President James Madison

For Students 3rd - 8th
For this everyday editing learning exercise, students correct grammatical mistakes in a short paragraph about President James Madison. The errors range from capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
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Activity
Education World

Every-Day Edit: President John Adams

For Students 3rd - 8th
For this everyday editing worksheet, students correct grammatical mistakes in a short paragraph about President John Adams. The errors range from capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
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Activity
Education World

Every-Day Edit: President James Buchanan

For Students 3rd - 8th
For this everyday editing worksheet, students correct grammatical mistakes in a short paragraph about President James Buchanan. The errors range from punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and grammar.
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Activity
Education World

Every-Day Edit: President James Garfield

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this everyday editing activity, students correct grammatical mistakes in a short paragraph about President James Garfield. The errors range from punctuation, capitalization, grammar, and spelling.
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C-SPAN

The Role of the Executive Branch in Policy Making

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Although the president of the United States does not have the power to pass laws, they can propose legislation, veto bills passed by Congress, and issue executive orders that bypass Congress. Six video clips show middle schoolers these...
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Lesson Plan
Heritage Foundation

The Powers of the Executive

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Are executives as powerful as they sound? High schoolers find out about the US president and executive branch. A variety of activities include scaffolded reading sections, research assignments, and collaborative group work.
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C-SPAN

Presidential Veto and Congressional Override

For Teachers 6th - 8th
One of the key powers of the executive branch is the president's ability to pass or veto legislation proposed by Congress. Congress, the legislative branch, on the other hand, can override a president's veto. Five film clips show how the...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Harry S. Truman

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this reading comprehension instructional activity, learners read facts about Harry S. Truman and choose from multiple choice answers to evaluate their comprehension. Students answer three multiple choice questions.  
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Lesson Planet Article
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The Importance of Inauguration Day

For Teachers 5th - 9th
As Inauguration Day approaches, prepare your learners by researching the protocol of years past.
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Lesson Plan
Anti-Defamation League

Sexism and the Presidential Election

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young historians investigate how sexism impacted the 2020 United States presidential election. They examine media coverage of the six women candidates, engage in a four-corners debate reacting to statements about gender and the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Election Is in the House: 1824: The Candidates and the Issues

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers list some changes in presidential election laws and/or procedures since 1796, and cite examples from presidential campaign materials from 1824.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Cartoons for the Classroom: The Bush and Clinton Years

For Students 10th - 12th
Examine how the Bush and Clinton years are an example of political dynasties. This cartoon provides a way to explore the concept and activate critical thinking skills in order to better grasp U.S. Politics. A fun and educational way to...
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Assessment
New York State Education Department

US History and Government Examination: January 2011

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
The presidencies of John F. Kennedy, Richard Nixon, and Ronald Reagan were defined by the Cold War. Using primary source documents and scaffolded analysis questions, pupils explore the effect the Cold War had on these presidencies. A...
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Racial Equality: How Far Have We Come and How Far Do We Have To Go?

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Is everyone treated fairly in America? The culminating fifth lesson from a series of five has pupils explore racial inequalities from the 1960s and decide whether or not society has changed over time. The lesson comes with a speech from...
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Interactive
University of Richmond

The Executive Abroad 1905-2016

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
While the president often appears to jet around the world on diplomatic missions, having the commander in chief travel abroad is a modern phenomenon, starting in the 20th century. Using a graphic, learners explore which presidents...

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