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Pod Cards: The White House, Washington D.C.
In this language arts worksheet, students listen to a podcast of information about the White House. Students fill in missing words as they listen. Students use a transcript to answer 15 questions about what they've heard and read.
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Why Do We Remember Revere? Paul Revere's Ride in History and Literature
Students examine primary documents regarding Paul Revere's ride and its role in the Revolutionary War. They consider how Revere's role has been written about by Longfellow and others and discuss the discrepancies between accounts.
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Chapter 1: The Nature and Method of Economics
If the extent of your class' economic knowledge is the five-dollar bill they spent on lunch, then this presentation will be a good introduction to economics. From the basics of policy economics versus theoretical economics, to the...
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The U.S. Presidents
Students identify the Presidents of the U.S. by their physical characteristics and their impact on America. In this Presidents lesson plan, students read about each President, look at their pictures, and identify each of them based on...
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George Washington on the Sedition Act
Students investigate the Sedition Act and George Washington's position on the act. In this United States Colonial history lesson, students read about George Washington's position on the Sedition Act. Students then participate in a...
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Declaration of Independence
Learners analyze a copy of the Declaration of Independence to discover how it was adopted, approved, and signed. The tone and style of the document are analyzed for intention through an exploration its the language and vocabulary.
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Andrew Jackson
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 6 short answer and essay questions about Andrew Jackson. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet.
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Are U.S. Presidents Leaders or Figureheads?
Fifth graders, using a graphic organizer, analyze three presidents.
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Oregon City: A Convergence of Endings
Students describe the activities that occurred in the Willamette Valley before the establishment of the Oregon Trail and agricultural settlement and explain the impact that American settlement had on the landscape and native groups who...
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History.com: American Presidents: John Adams
This easy-to-navigate site has John Adams' biography, a timeline detailing some of the significant events in his life, an image gallery, and several video clips.
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American Presidents: John Adams
List of facts about John Adams and his presidency, with links to additional information, including the text of his inaugural address and a letter to Thomas Jefferson.
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Potus: John Adams
Comprehensive information about the 2nd President of the United States. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Abigail Smith Adams
Discover biographical facts on Abigail Adams, wife of President John Adams and an early advocate for women's rights.
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Siteseen: Land of the Brave: John Adams
Overview and biographical facts on the life of John Adams, a Founding Father of the United States who was a representative to the Continental Congress and later became the second US President.
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Siteseen: American Historama: John Adams
Facts, biography, accomplishments and biography of the life of John Adams and summaries of important events during his presidency.
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Chicago Tribune: Presidential Portraits: John Adams [Pdf]
One-page illustrated profile of John Adams itemizes select biographical facts and key events of his presidency.
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History.com: American Presidents: John Quincy Adams
This easy-to-navigate site has John Quincy Adams' biography detailing his early career, his work as Secretary of State, and his presidency. There is an image gallery and video clips.
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Potus: John Quincy Adams
Comprehensive facts about John Quincy Adams and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
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Siteseen: American Historama: John Quincy Adams
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of John Quincy Adams and summaries of important events during his presidency.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Adams Onis Treaty
Detailed facts and information about the Adams Onis Treaty that gave Florida to the U.S. and set out a boundary with New Spain (Mexico).
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Chicago Tribune: Presidential Portraits: John Quincy Adams [Pdf]
One-page illustrated profile of John Quincy Adams itemizes select biographical facts and key events of his presidency.
Scholastic
Scholastic History Mystery: Presidents 1: John Quincy Adams
Students try to guess the mystery subject Carlotta Facts, the History Mystery Museum's professor, is studying. They read the clues, do some online and offline research, and then attempt to identify the game's mystery person, John Quincy...
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Siteseen: American Historama: 1801 Judiciary Act: Midnight Judges
Comprehensive overview and detailed facts about the 1801 Judiciary Act that allowed friends and supporters of president John Adams to be appointed to new offices, reorganized the federal judiciary, and established the first circuit...
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Constitution facts.com: Which Founding Father Are You?
Answer five questions to learn which of six Founding Fathers you are most like.