University of Maryland
Voices of Democracy: John Fitzgerald Kennedy, "Inaugural Address" January 1961
John F. Kennedy's inaugural speech is one of the most famous speeches in American history. Teachers can use this lesson to teach Language Arts standards, as well as Social Studies standards. This lesson plan includes pre-reading ideas,...
White House Historical Association
White House Historical Association: The Inauguration of Thomas Jefferson
Information and lesson plan about Thomas Jefferson's inauguration as the first Republican President and the political unrest around the time of his election as the third President of the United States.
US National Archives
Nara: Teaching With Documents: Fdr's First Inaugural Address
Features background on FDR and his platform for dealing with the Great Depression. Included are primary source documents of his first inaugural address and photos related to his New Deal programs.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Election Central 2016: Inaugural Addresses
This is the Election Central 2016 website that provides information about the 2016 Presidential candidates and election. The link Inaugural Addresses provides information about the history of inaugural addresses and videos of several...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: The Inaugural Speech: Setting the Tone (Lesson Plan)
A lesson plan that takes students through the process of reviewing key historical and political events discussed in past inaugural addresses. They then compare and contrast the language, style, and effectiveness of the inaugural...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: The Jackson Inauguration (Lesson Plan)
A lesson plan in which students examine the inauguration of Andrew Jackson in 1828. They discuss how his election signaled changes in the American political landscape and embodied the culture of his era. They also compare the politics of...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Lincoln's First Inaugural Address
These lesson plans help young scholars evaluate Abraham Lincoln's actions during his presidency. Related links assist students in this evaluation.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Thomas Jefferson the Revolution of 1800
This is a teacher site, with lesson objectives and plans, but it contains very good information and ideas to stimulate thought and understanding. It explains the technicalities of the election of 1800 and the peaceful transfer of power...
CPALMS
Cpalms: Calling All Kid Presidents
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson, students will watch a video of Kid President giving a speech and another of a student's winning speech to be vice-president of the student council. They will also read an excerpt from...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Line Plot Activity
This lesson will tap into US History and the ages of presidents during their inauguration and describing the data in a line plot.
iCivics
I Civics: Running for President (Infographic)
Learn how candidates run the race to become President of the United States. Infographic shows who can qualify to run, how they must prepare, and the different hurdles they have to overcome to make it to Inauguration Day.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Abraham Lincoln on the American Union: "A Word Fitly Spoken"
In this Curriculum Unit, students will consider "Abraham Lincoln on the American Union:"A Word Fitly Spoken"" in 4 Lessons. The unit also includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: The United States Capitol Building
A comprehensive site that provides three lesson plans which explain what takes place in the U.S. Capitol Building. This thorough site describes the function of the Capitol Building and includes many photos of both the building itself and...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: The Living Symbol
This lesson plan presents both the real events of Washington's life and the legends that persist about him. Students examine how the legends relate to reality, how they grew, and what effect they have on American culture.
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