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Curated OER

Presidential Speeches

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Listen to and analyze a presidential speech in order to explain the principles held by the president and the historical context in which the speech was made. Then hold a campaign and election simulation involving featured presidents.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

With Malice toward None: Lincoln's Assassination

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students analyze primary documents regarding Lincoln's assassination. In this instructional activity on Lincoln's assassination, students analyze three primary sources of information regarding President Lincoln's assassination.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Christie Will Not Run for President

For Students 7th - 10th
Readers answer eight who, what, when, why, and where questions as they read this New York Times article. They peruse the article to learn about Chris Christie and the 2012 presidential race. Next, they answer the related comprehension...
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Curated OER

Fire Fight

For Teachers 9th - 12th
While somewhat dated (students write letters to President George W. Bush about the Iraq War), this lesson could be a good way to reinforce rhetorical reading and critical thinking. Students examine information regarding Operation Iraqi...
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PPT
Curated OER

Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt

For Teachers 6th - 8th
It's fun to learn about an interesting figure. Share the youth, career, presidency, and conservationism of Theodore Roosevelt with your class. Slides provides very simple text alongside wonderful images to tell the story of a charismatic...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Cartoons for the Classroom: Great Expectations

For Students 11th - 12th
Learners can use this worksheet to discuss the expectations placed on the Obama presidency. Included are two cartoons to analyze, a web site to visit, several great discussion questions, and a short activity. This is one worksheet that...
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Newseum

The Press and the Presidency: Friend or Foe? How the President Is Portrayed

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
In theory, news reports should be fair and unbiased. Young journalists test this theory by selecting a current news story covered by various media outlets about the President of the United States. They then locate and analyze five...
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Interactive
DocsTeach

"We Are Badly in Need of a Breath of Fresh Air": A Letter to President Kennedy About LGBTQ+ Rights

For Teachers 9th - 12th
The 1960s were a pivotal time for many Americans who had long been discriminated against. Scholars read a document addressed to President Kennedy in support of LGBTQ+ rights and why they are essential. The activity includes group...
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Curated OER

Dropping the Atomic Bomb: The Decision That Defined a Presidency

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this World War II lesson plan, students research the implications of the use of nuclear weapons to end the war in the Pacific.  Students determine...
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Printables
Classroom Jr.

George Washington Story Starter

For Teachers 1st - 4th Standards
Imagine traveling back in time and having the opportunity to meet the very first president of the United States, what would you do? Challenge the imagination and creative writing skills of young learners with this fun writing prompt.
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Curated OER

Presidents: Bibliography

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Give credit where credit is due! After listening to a lecture/demo about why creating a bibliography is important, what should be included in a bibliography, and how to craft a bibliography, class members draft one for their own research.
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Curated OER

Portraits Of Power: American Presidents

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discover the responsibilities of the presidency. In this U.S. government lesson, students watch "Portraits Of Power: American Presidents," and then compose essays regarding the citizens' relationship to the presidency.
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Curated OER

President Madison's 1812 War Message: A Documentary Review

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze primary documents to determine why President Madison believed it was important for the US to declare war with Great Britain. Students research documents on the Internet to determine President Madison's argument for going...
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Interactive
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The New York Times

Inaugural Words: 1789 to the Present

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
One of the reasons presidential inaugural speeches are so inspiring is the way word choice reflects the historical context of the time. An interactive timeline invites learners to click on their president of choice and view the most...
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Classroom Law Project

How do we hire a President?

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
What are the job requirements for the office of president of the United States? What attributes should a candidate possess? Are the qualities needed to govern the same as those needed to win? What can an analysis of the management style...
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Activity
Education World

Every Day Edit - President John Adams

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

Every Day Edit - President Nixon Resigns

For Students 3rd - 8th
For this everyday editing worksheet, students correct grammatical mistakes in a short paragraph about President Nixon and his resignation. The errors range from capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
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Curated OER

The Panic of 1837 and the Presidency of Martin Van Buren

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze period political cartoons and the causes of the economic downturn that began in1836. President Martin Van Buren's response as president and the reaction to his measures form the focus of this lesson.
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iCivics

For The President, All In A Day's Work

For Teachers 5th - 12th Standards
How does the president of the United States get the authority to exercise his/her duties? What responsibilities and tasks go into a hard day's work for the president? Here is a lesson plan that includes several instructional materials...
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Activity
Education World

Every Day Edit - President Ronald Reagan

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

Every Day Edit - President Abraham Lincoln

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this everyday editing worksheet, students correct grammatical mistakes in a short paragraph about President Abraham Lincoln. The errors range from punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and grammar.
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Lesson Plan
TCI

By George!

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
What better way to learn about George Washington and other United States presidents than with a fun board game? Learners review the accomplishments of Washington's administration through a collaborative board game, as well as draw...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Presidential Sweepstakes

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders visit the National Gallery of Art and are introduced to portraiture as well as politics and presidents. They use these themes to form political parties and carry out their own "election".
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PPT
Curated OER

The Kennedy Administration

For Teachers 7th - 12th
From his inaugural speech to the Bay of Pigs, major events concerning the Kennedy presidency are discussed. Slides provide an array of images and web links to highlight some of the bigger issues surrounding President Kennedy. The...

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