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Un-Presidented Election

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the results of the 2000 presidential election. They look back at important issues in the campaign and write newspaper articles which cover specific angles on the election.
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National First Ladies' Library

The Education of Freedmen...and Women and Children

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils examine political debate surrounding Freedmen's Bureau, use primary sources to explore trials and successes of effort to educate newly-freed slaves of all ages, research reasons for creation of Freedmen's Bureau, discuss President...
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George W. Bush

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this George W. Bush reading comprehension worksheet, students read a short biography of the former president. Students answer 7 multiple choice comprehension questions.
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Zachary Taylor

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this Zachary Taylor worksheet, students color a picture of our 12th president Zachary Taylor. Students color his picture and the caption of when he was president.
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Reading: An Honest Boy

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this George Washington reading comprehension activity, students read a paragraph about the first president and respond to 12 multiple choice questions regarding the paragraph.
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Our Unfinished Work

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students investigate the racism elements after the election of President Barack Obama. In this racism lesson, students read a recent article about 'post-racial' society. Students compile a list of achieving a post-racial society and...
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Lincoln: The Constitution & the Civil War

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners examine the presidency of Abraham Lincoln. In this Abraham Lincoln lesson, students analyze the political and constitutional issues that Lincoln dealt with during his time in the White House as they play an online game and...
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George Washington

For Students 2nd - 5th
For this George Washington worksheet, students answer short answer questions about the first president George Washington. Students complete 6 questions total.
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John Tyler Portrait

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this John Tyler learning exercise, students color and decorate a portrait of the tenth President of the United States, John Tyler.
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Andrew Jackson Picture

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this Andrew Jackson worksheet, students color and decorate a picture of the seventh President of the United States, Andrew Jackson.
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The Age of Jackson (2)

For Students 9th - 12th
For this online interactive American history worksheet, high schoolers answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding the Andrew Jackson presidency. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Roaring '20s through Hoover (1)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive social studies worksheet, students answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding the Hoover presidency and 1920's America. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Roaring '20s through Hoover (2)

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive American history instructional activity, learners answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding 1920's America and the Hoover presidency. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Roaring '20s through Hoover (3)

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive American history worksheet, students answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding the Hoover presidency and 1920's America. Students may submit their answers to be score.
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LBJ-- Escalation in Vietnam and Domestic Programs

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate the Vietnam War. In this Vietnam War lesson plan, 8th graders research the escalation of the war during Lyndon Johnson's presidency. Students also explore the domestic programs that Johnson promoted. Students...
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Native Lands: Indians in Georgia , Losing Ground: Removal, 1802-1838

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students investigate the removal of the Creek Indians from Georgia. Students read the story of the Creek removal from Georgia, locate sites mentioned on a map, and create a related timeline. Students share their thoughts on the Creek...
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Jacksonian Democracy

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students determine how technological advancements have formed history. In this Jacksonian democracy lesson, students research innovations of the era and then compare them to the technological innovations of today. Students also debate...
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Mr. President

For Teachers K
Pupils learn the value of coins while they learn about the presidents on the coins. Students integrate social studies, math, and reading in this unit.
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President Jackson's Indian Removal Act and the Native American Perspective, Trail of Tears

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders review President Jackson's policy towards the Native Americans. They receive a handout "Samuel's Memory" to read. The link to this handout is not included in the lesson. Students fill out a multiple perspectives chart.
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Nov. 17, 1973 | Nixon Declares 'I Am Not a Crook'

For Students 9th - 12th
Connect events of the past to events of today. Budding historians read an eight paragraph passage describing the Watergate scandal. They then connect the Nixon scandal to sex scandals of recent times. There are six critical thinking...
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Fair Elections?

For Students 9th - 12th
Rigged elections make for both intriguing current events and hilarious political cartoons. In this analysis worksheet, pupils read background information to help them grasp a cartoon about rigged presidential elections in 2007 by Russia,...
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President's Day

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars access prior knowledge about the branches of government to explore foreign policy.  In this conflict resolution lesson, students reflect on foreign policy decisions and participate in scenarios based on foreign policy events.
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Qaddafi Is Dead in Libya

For Students 7th - 9th
The New York Times posted an article titled, "Qaddafi Is Dead in Libya" back in 2011. Your class gets a chance to read that article to better understand current events and increase their reading comprehension. After reading the article,...
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American Battlefield Trust

Southern Secession and Abraham Lincoln’s Presidential Election

For Teachers 6th - 8th
President Abraham Lincoln: a true humanitarian or a savvy politician? The lesson focuses on Abraham Lincoln's presidency and the secession of the southern states. Academics interpret how Lincoln's presidential platform promoting African...

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