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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: Lyndon Baines Johnson and the Great Society

For Students 9th - 10th
A learning module that begins with "Lyndon Baines Johnson and the Great Society" by Mike Kubic, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online...
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Website
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Lyndon Baines Johnson: The American Franchise

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides an overview of the American Franchise during the Lyndon B. Johnson presidency.
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Website
Curated OER

National Park Service: International Civil Rights Walk of Fame: Lyndon Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about President Lyndon Johnson's on how to end poverty in the United States as well as how to protect civil rights.
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Website
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Lyndon Baines Johnson: Domestic Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
Social Studies > U.S. History > The Upheaval of a Nation (1954-1980) > Lyndon Baines Johnson Administration (1963 to 1968) > The Great Society
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Lyndon B Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Lyndon Johnson and summaries of important events during his presidency.
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Website
University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas: Lyndon B. Johnson's Cabinet

For Students 9th - 10th
In addition to providing a general description of the roles of Cabinet members, this website provides a chart listing the people who served in the Cabinet of President Lyndon Johnson during the 1960s.
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Handout
The White House

The White House: First Ladies: Lady Bird Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the personal life and public career of Claudia Taylor Johnson, more widely known as Lady Bird Johnson, the First Lady of the United States during Lyndon B. Johnson's term as President. Learn about how she met Lyndon Johnson,...
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Teaching American History

Teaching American History: State of the Union Address

For Students 9th - 10th
Lyndon B. Johnson's State of the Union Address from January 08, 1964.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Lady Bird Johnson

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This is a brief article on Lady Bird Johnson. Read about her life before she became the First Lady of the United States and her career following her husband's presidency.
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Other

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you will learn about the wildflower center founded by Lady Bird Johnson. Learn about the center, check out the children's page for quick games and facts, or go on a native plant search! You can even see a photo of Lady Bird herself.
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Primary
American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Remarks Before the National Convention

For Students 9th - 10th
Read Lyndon B. Johnson's remarks before the National Convention upon accepting the nomination for presidency.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1945 1980: Lyndon Johnson as President

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn more about the president who expanded both the war in Vietnam and social programs at home.
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Curated OER

Lyndon B. Johnson

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of Lyndon B. Johnson.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Lyndon B. Johnson

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of Lyndon B. Johnson.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Lyndon B. Johnson

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of Lyndon B. Johnson.
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Website
Social Studies Help Center

Social Studies Help Center: The Great Society Holds Promise for America

For Students 9th - 10th
President Lyndon B. Johnson was a truly progressive president at the beginning of his term of office. Read about all the programs started under his watch that attempted to better the lives of all Americans, especially those who lived in...
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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: We Shall Overcome Speech

For Students 9th - 10th
A learning module that begins with "We Shall Overcome Speech" by President Lyndon B. Johnson, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online...
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Activity
National Geographic

National Geographic: The Impact of the Jfk Assassination on American Politics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate the impact John F. Kennedy's assassination has had on American politics since that event. After his death, Lyndon B. Johnson pushed through the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act, both of which had...
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Graphic
American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Election of 1964

For Students 9th - 10th
Online resource that provides detailed data for the presidential election of 1964 won by Democratic candidate, Lyndon B. Johnson.
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Article
Council of Foreign Relations

Counsel on Foreign Relations: Lbj Announces He Will Not Seek Reelection

For Students 9th - 10th
Video presentation on the impact foreign policy has on a presidency. Using Lyndon B. Johnson as an example, the author of this presentation discusses the political ramifications of an activist foreign policy. Information is provided in...
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Lesson Plan
White House Historical Association

White House Historical Association: Lbj Ascends to the Presidency

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Information about Lyndon B. Johnson becoming President of the United States after the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
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Website
PBS

Pbs: American Experience: World Timeline (1963 1968)

For Students 9th - 10th
This website lists several worldwide events for each year that Lyndon B. Johnson was President of the United States.
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: American Presidency: Lyndon B. Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biographical sketch of America's thirty-sixth president includes background information on the era in which he served and linked-to objects from the Smithsonian's collections that help define the man and his presidency.
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Curated OER

Lyndon Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
Lyndon B. Johnson ascended to the presidency after the assassination of President Kennedy in 1963. With a year to go until the election of 1964, LBJ appropriated Kennedy's "New Frontier" and transformed this agenda into his "Great Society."

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