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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The 1970s in America

For Teachers 9th
In this 1970s worksheet, 9th graders answer ten questions with a word or phrase, decide which event (in three different pairs) occurred first, then link two groups of words together by writing what they share in common.
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PPT
Curated OER

Sunken Millions for People in our Past

For Teachers 5th
This multiple choice review covers famous historical figures from all walks of life.  each slide has a scoring set up in the corner which assumes two teams and allows for hints and lifelines etc. but it is not clear how to use this...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Role of the Independent Counsel

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers analyze the role of independent counsel. In this Bill of Rights lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding Watergate, Impeachment, and the role of independent counsel. High schoolers respond to...
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Lesson Plan
National First Ladies' Library

Women on the Wall: A Vietnam Memorial

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students investigate the role of women during the Vietnam War. They conduct Internet research, and create a Chronicle of Women in Vietnam project that could take the form of a journal, PowerPoint presentation, or scrapbook that includes...
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Primary
University of Groningen

American History: Presidents: Gerald Ford's State of the Union Address (1977)

For Students 9th - 10th
This resrouce gives the text of Gerald Ford's State of the Union Address in 1977.
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Website
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Gerald Ford

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides an in depth description of the life of President Gerald Ford, offering essays, historical information, facts and photos.
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Website
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Gerald Ford (1913 2006)

For Students 9th - 10th
Full coverage on Ford and the years of his administration. Find biographical facts, selected speeches (video and transcript), members of his cabinet, and special Miller Center presentations. Helpful essays on Gerald Ford's life,...
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Website
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Gerald Ford: Foreign Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive look at the foreign policy of Gerald Ford's administration. Topics include: detente with Soviet Union, Soviet-American relationship in general, end of the Vietnam War, the Mayaguez crisis, and the CIA operations.
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Website
A&E Television

History.com: Presidents: Gerald Ford

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has Gerald Ford's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, several videos containing his speeches, and more.
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Website
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Gerald Ford: Domestic Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
An essay on the domestic affairs of Ford includes information on the Nixon pardon, the economy and stagflation, Ford's White House staff, and the New York City bailout.
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Lesson Plan
White House Historical Association

White House Historical Association: Watergate, Gerald Ford, and the Nixon Pardon

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lesson plan on an incredible chain of events that led to Ford's presidency. Students learn about this tale of American history, beginning with the Watergate break-in, the Saturday Night Massacre, and an accelerating crisis that would...
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Primary
Other

President Gerald Ford's Veto of Railroad Retirement

For Students 9th - 10th
Text of the message that President Ford wrote to the House of Representatives in 1974 stating his reasons for his veto of the Railroad Retirement Benefits Legislation.
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Handout
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Gerald Ford: Elizabeth "Betty" Ford, First Lady

For Students 9th - 10th
Article chronicles the life of Betty Ford, known for her pro-women stance during the 1970s. Important topics include her candid approach to issues such as breast cancer, addictions to alcohol and pain medications, psychiatric counseling,...
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Handout
The White House

The White House: Presidents: Gerald R. Ford

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biography of Gerald Ford. Includes color portrait and information regarding his personal and presidential life and accomplishments.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography of President Gerald Ford for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the 38th president of the United States, Gerald Ford, on this site.
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Handout
University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Gerald Ford as President

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource contains a textbook summary of Gerald R. Ford's presidency and policies.
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Lesson Plan
US National Archives

Docsteach: Half Right, Half Wrong: Analyzing a Letter About Ford Pardoning Nixon

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, students will analyze a document sent from a child to President Gerald Ford in 1974. Anthony Ferreira wrote to the president to express his opinion regarding the pardon of Richard Nixon.
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Primary
Other

President Gerald Ford's Special Message to Congress

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the working relationship between the legislative and executive branches of government through Ford's address to Congress in 1976 addressing the need for improvements to programs for the elderly.
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Website
PBS

Pbs: Character Above All: Gerald Ford

For Students 9th - 10th
An excerpt fom James Cannon's essay "Character Above All" in which he praises Ford's honesty while in office.
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Website
Other

Gerald R. Ford Library and Museum: Gerald R. Ford Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
This Gerald R. Ford Library and Museum site has an extensive biography of the United State's 38th president, Gerald R. Ford. The information at this site includes details about his political career and his actions as president. There are...
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Website
Other

Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains an abundant amount of information on the thirty-eighth president of the United States, Gerald Ford. There are many pictures of Gerald Ford as well as a bibliography of books written about him.
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Website
US National Archives

Nara: Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
Official library and museum devoted to information, artifacts, images, videos, educational resources, etc. related to President and Mrs. Gerald Ford.
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Website
Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: The Presidency and the Cold War: Gerald Ford

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Portrait Gallery presents a look at presidential actions during the Cold War. Click on Gerald Ford to watch a video of a speech he made concerning the Helsinki Accords and the need to honor fundamental freedoms and human...
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Handout
History of American Wars

History of American Wars: Cold War History: Nixon, Ford, and Carter

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the events of the Cold War during the presidencies of Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, and Jimmy Carter.