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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Supreme Court Shake-Up

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Learners examine the role of the Supreme Court through an interactive program. They analyze the history of the Court and its members. They finally explore how the Supreme Court works.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Hail to the Chief

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Pupils explore how the New York Times has represented presidential victories on its front page throughout the 20th century.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

The Black Cat Vocabulary Quiz

For Students 7th - 9th
In this vocabulary quiz learning exercise, learners use the given vocabulary words from the story 'The Black Cat' to complete the 15 sentences. Students also complete a matching definition activity.
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Handout
The White House

The White House: Presidents: George H. W. Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography on our 41st president, George H. W. Bush. Includes a color photo.
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Primary
This Nation

This Nation: George H. W. Bush's Inaugural Address, January 20, 1989

For Students 9th - 10th
The Inaugural Address of George H. W. Bush on January 20, 1989.
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Website
American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: George H. W. Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the life of George H.W. Bush, the 41st President. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
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Website
A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: George H. W. Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has George H. W. Bush's biography, events occurring during his presidency with explanations, an image gallery, a collection of video clips, and more.
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Handout
Other

Potus: George H. W. Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive facts about George H. W. Bush and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
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Website
University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: The Presidency of George Bush

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site has information about the election and presidency of George H.W. Bush. Links within the text go to other pages with information.
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Article
Other

Texas on Line: George H. W. Bush

For Students 3rd - 8th
This is a very general biography about the 41st President, George H. W. Bush that includes a creative cartoon image. Covers family information, his presidency, and provides a bibliography for more information.
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Handout
History of American Wars

History of American Wars: Cold War History: Ronald Reagan and George h.w. Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the events of the Cold War during the presidencies of Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: George H. W. Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of George H.W. Bush and summaries of important events during his presidency.
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Website
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: George Herbert Walker Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Chronicle the events of the 41st President of the United States of America. AmericanPresident.org presents the viewer with a comprehensive look at George Bush through his life.
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Website
PBS

Character Above All: George H W Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
An essay about George Bush by Micheal R. Beschloss, who examines the president's character.
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Handout
Baertracks

Creative Quotations: George H W Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Several sets of quotations from President George H. W. Bush.
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eBook
University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: The Presidency of George Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Outline of the presidency of George H.W. Bush as part of a section on Conservatism and a New World Order, offers a brief discussion of President Bush's election and administrative policy.
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Interactive
Other

George Bush Presidential Library Foundation: Cold War Dare

For Students 9th - 10th
A Cold War strategy game where you must make critical decisions about how much the United States should support the burgeoning democratic movement in Eastern Europe at the risk of provoking the ire of the Soviet Union. Has three levels...
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Primary
Yale University

Inaugural Address of George Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is the text of George H. W. Bush's 1989 Inaugural Address.
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Article
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: The Tech: Questions About Bush's Iran Contra Role

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from the Los Angeles Times discusses President George H.W. Bush's involvement in the Iran-Contra scandal and implications for the 1992 presidential election.
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Handout
University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: George Herbert Walker Bush (1924 )

For Students 9th - 10th
America's 41st President, George Bush, was born on June 12, 1924, in Milton, Massachusetts, into a wealthy family as George Herbert Walker Bush.
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Handout
White House Historical Association

The White House Historical Association: The Presidents

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete biographies and photos of all past presidents.
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: American Presidency: George Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biographical sketch of America's forty-first 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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Website
American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Peggy Noonan

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Peggy Noonan, a speechwriter for Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush who crafted some of their best-known phrases. She has also written critically acclaimed books, written news columns, and appeared on talk shows. Includes...
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Handout
US Navy

Naval History and Heritage: Lieutenant Junior Grade George Bush, Usnr

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography about Bush's service in the Navy. Includes photos and transcripts of service.