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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Barack Obama

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Barack Obama and summaries of important events during his presidency.
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Handout
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Barack Obama

For Students 2nd - 8th
Useful biographical information and interesting facts about former President of the United States, Barack Obama.
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Primary
NBC

Nbc News: Text of President Obama's School Speech

For Students 9th - 10th
The official text of President Obama's 'back to school' speech from 2009. It was released to the public one day prior to being shared with the nation's students.
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Article
PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Obama's Transition to Power

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS provides in-depth news coverage of Obama's presidential transition including analysis, interviews, background reports, a list of key positions (named as they are filled), and related links. Continuously updated.
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Website
BBC

Bbc: Obama's First 100 Days

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC's team in Washington took a look back at the key developments of Barack Obama's eventful first 100 days in office.
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: Presidents as Poets, Brack Obama

For Students 9th - 10th
Barack Obama as a budding poet is presented by the Library of Congress "Presidents as Poets" reference service. "Pop" and "Underground" are two poems written by him and published in 1982 at Occidental College.
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Toronto Star Newspapers

Toronto Star: Portraits of the G20 Leaders: Barack Obama

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief look at Barack Obama and his efforts to quit smoking. Obama was one of the G20 leaders at the 2010 Summit in Toronto.
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Handout
Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Barack Obama

For Students 9th - 10th
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Barack Obama.
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Handout
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Guide to Black History: Barack Obama

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of President Barack Obama, the first African American to hold that office.
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Website
Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Peace Prize 2009: Barack H. Obama

For Students 9th - 10th
Barack Obama was the 2009 recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. A video of his Nobel lecture, a short documentary of his life and photos from the award ceremony can be viewed here.
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University of Oklahoma

University of Oklahoma College of Law: State of the Union Address Obama, 2011

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides complete text of President Barack Obama's 2011 State of the Union Address given January 24, 2012.
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Article
BBC

Bbc News: Historic Moment as Obama Sworn In

For Students 9th - 10th
The swearing in of Barack Obama as President of the United States is covered through photos, videos, his inaugural speech, and supplemental stories and views. [20 January 2009]
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: Lesson Plan: Obama's First 100 Days

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will compare and contrast the First 100 Days of Franklin Roosevelt with those of Barack Obama.
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Website
A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: Barack Obama

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has Barack Obama's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, videos, and more.
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Handout
Fact Monster

Fact Monster: Barack Obama

For Students 3rd - 8th
Brief biography of the first US black president, Barack Obama.
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Article
DOGO Media

Dogo News: Obamas Celebrate Star Wars Day

For Students K - 1st
Read about how the Obama family celebrated Star Wars Day! Includes video.
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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: President Obama's 2015 State of the Union Address

For Students 9th - 10th
A learning module that begins with "President Obama's 2015 State of the Union Address" by President Barack Obama, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF...
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Article
DOGO Media

Dogo News: The Obamas Bid a Nostalgic Farewell to World Stage After Eight Years

For Students 3rd - 8th
Barack Obama and his family bid adieu to the White House and all that came with the life they led for the last eight years.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography of President Barack Obama for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the life story of Barack H. Obama who is the 44th president of the United States on this site.
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Article
BBC

Bbc Newsround: President Barack Obama Renames Mountain in Alaska

For Students 2nd - 5th
Article reports on the restoration of the official name of the tallest mountain in North America to Denali.
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CBS

Cbs News: Obama's Remarks on Education

For Students 9th - 10th
United States' President Barack Obama emphatically shares his concern and vision of the American education systems to the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. March 10, 2009.
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: Obama Takes Oath on Lincoln Bible

For Students 9th - 10th
The small velvet covered Lincoln inaugural Bible served as the swearing-in Bible for Obama. Read about the history of this cherished book.
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Article
PBS

News Hour Extra: Obama Overturns Restrictions on Stem Cell Research

For Students 9th - 10th
Utilize this segment highlighting President Barack Obama's reversal of the decisions the Bush Administration regarding stem cell research in the classroom. March 10, 2009.
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Lesson Plan
Museum of the Moving Image

Museum of the Moving Image: Admaker, Obama vs. Mc Cain: "Fundamentals" (2008)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson plan to accompany two interactive activities. In the first activity, young scholars must convert a political ad for Barack Obama into one that promotes John McCain. The second activity has them create their own campaign ad. The...

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