Curated OER
Barack Obama
In this famous person worksheet, students read a passage about Barack Obama and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches, and...
NPR
The Obama Years
Beginning with a quick writing prompt, young historians write about what they will remember most about President Obama's legacy. The activity opens up a larger discussion and exploration of his accomplishments, milestones, and the impact...
Curated OER
President Barack Obama
In this American history instructional activity, learners read a biography about President Barack Obama and complete 8 multiple choice questions.
Curated OER
Defenders of Justice
Students research abolitionists, civil rights advocates, and their allies to learn about racism and justice. In this racism and justice lesson, students define justice and sing a song about activism. Students review the biographies...
Curated OER
Rev. Joseph Lowery: What Makes a Civil Rights Leader?
Learners examine the attributes of civil rights leaders. In this Civil Rights Movement lesson, students design "body biographies" of selected civil rights leaders after they have conducted research and discussed the qualities of leaders.
Organizing for Action
Barack Obama: Barack Obama Biography
Archived content. This is a concise biography on Barack Obama. Find Obama's story and view videos of him in the news and the speeches he has delivered.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: President Barack Obama
Activities and an easy to read biography on President Barack Obama for the elementary student. With printable activity pages; including cloze activities, synonym sheets, essay topics and more! Also includes links to information on the...
Read Works
Read Works: President Barack Obama
[Free Registration/Login Required] A biographical text about President Barack Obama. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Potus: Barack Obama
Comprehensive facts about Barack Obama and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Barack Obama
Biographical information on President Barack Obama including link to footage of his 2009 Inaugural Address.
A&E Television
History.com: American Presidents: Barack Obama
This easy-to-navigate site has Barack Obama's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, videos, and more.
Fact Monster
Fact Monster: Barack Obama
Brief biography of the first US black president, Barack Obama.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Barack Obama
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Barack Obama and summaries of important events during his presidency.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Barack Obama
Useful biographical information and interesting facts about former President of the United States, Barack Obama.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Guide to Black History: Barack Obama
Biography of President Barack Obama, the first African American to hold that office.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography of President Barack Obama for Kids
Explore the life story of Barack H. Obama who is the 44th president of the United States on this site.
Read Works
Read Works: Hello, Mr. President
[Free Registration/Login Required] A biographical text about President Barack Obama. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Hillary Rodham Clinton
Biogrphical summary of Hillary Rodham Clinton describes her life and service as Secretary of State from 2009-2013 under President Barack Obama and talks about the many prominent and influential roles she continues to fulfill.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Presidential Election Coverage: Vote 2008: Candidates
PBS Online NewsHour provides current election news on the 2008 presidential race with biographical information on Democratic candidate Barack Obama, Republican candidate John McCain, and Third Party candidates Bob Barr and Ralph Nadar....
Curated OER
Michelle Obama: Biography and Photos
Thorough biography on Michelle Obama provides information on her childhood, her young adult years, her relationship with Barack Obama, excellent pictures of the Obama family, and her speech at the Democratic Convention.
Curated OER
Michelle Obama: Biography and Photos
Thorough biography on Michelle Obama provides information on her childhood, her young adult years, her relationship with Barack Obama, excellent pictures of the Obama family, and her speech at the Democratic Convention.
Curated OER
Michelle Obama: Biography and Photos
Thorough biography on Michelle Obama provides information on her childhood, her young adult years, her relationship with Barack Obama, excellent pictures of the Obama family, and her speech at the Democratic Convention.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Lisa P. Jackson
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Lisa P. Jackson, an American public official who served as commissioner of New Jersey's department of environmental protection (2006-08) and as administrator of the U.S. Environmental...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Roland Burris
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Roland Burris, an American Democratic politician who was the first African-American elected to statewide office in Illinois. His appointment as U.S. senator (2009-10) to fill the seat...