Curated OER
Hunt the Fact Monster #20
In this search engine worksheet, 3rd graders will need to use factmonster.com to discover answers. Students will respond to 10 short answer and multiple choice questions using the given website.
Curated OER
The Roaring Twenties
Let's take a look back at America during the 1920s and 1930s. Information regarding the economics in the 1920s that led to some of the issues during the 1930s are covered using text and images. Learners will consider economic booms,...
Curated OER
Good Time and Bad: Roaring 20's, Great Depression, and WWII quiz
Quiz your students on various topics related to the Roaring 20's, The Great Depression, and WWII. They'll ace any test after viewing this slide show. Tip: Turn this quiz into a game, see which side of the class is ready for the test.
Curated OER
You Either Know It Or You Don’t!
In this research skills worksheet, middle schoolers research the answers to fifteen questions that involve all the subjects across the board.
Curated OER
You Either Know it or You Don't 5
In this Internet research skills worksheet, students respond to 15 short answer trivia questions. Students may use reference sources if they don't know the answers.
National First Ladies' Library
Boxer Rebellion
Students research China and the Boxer Rebellion. In groups, they gather information using the internet and other sources. Students participate in a simulation where they become foreign correspondents for a local television station. One...
Curated OER
Chapter 16 – The 1920s
In this 1920's America worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages about the decade and respond to 47 short answer questions.
US National Archives
Nara: Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum
From the National Archives and Records Administration, this site offers a great biography of President Herbert Hoover. Detailed information about his presidential library, a kid's link, and a teacher's link. Everything you want to know...
US National Archives
Nara: Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum
This is the official site of Herbert Hoover's Presidential Library and Museum. It contains links to information on all actions that occurred during his presidency. Provided by the National Archives and Records Administration(NARA).
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Herbert Hoover
This resource contains a detailed biography on Herbert Hoover. From the left-hand toolbar, select information on his life before the presidency, campaigns and elections, domestic affairs, foreign affairs, and life after the presidency....
A&E Television
History.com: American Presidents: Herbert Hoover
This easy-to-navigate site has Hoover's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, and several video clips.
US National Archives
Herbert Hoover Museum Permanent Galleries
Online tour of the galleries found in the Herbert Hoover Museum. Includes photos and historically significant documents.
Other
Austin Community College: Herbert Hoover's Tragic Presidency
Austin Community College provides "A More Balanced Historical Perspective," an article that looks at Herbert Hoover's administration and his response to the Great Depression.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Herbert Hoover
This site from ibiblio.org gives extensive biographical information on Herbert Hoover based on the collection in the Herbert Hoover Museum.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Herbert Hoover the Basics
This site is a compilation of the captions that appear in the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library. What results is a thorough look at Hoover's life. Divided into nine parts to make navigation easier. Also includes fact sheet for general...
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Herbert Clark Hoover: Campaigns and Elections
Discussion and details of Herbert Hoover's campaigns and the elections of 1928 and 1932.
The White House
The White House: Presidents: Herbert Hoover
Read a brief biography about Herbert Hoover and his career as President. A black and white photo is included.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Presidency of Herbert Hoover
Looks at the administration of Herbert Hoover who took office just as the stock market was about to crash in 1929. Looks at his early life, his policies at home and abroad, and his efforts to combat the impact of the Great Depression.
Other
Potus: Herbert Hoover
Comprehensive facts about Herbert Hoover and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
US National Archives
Presidential Library and Museum: Herbert Clark Hoover
A biographical sketch of President Herbert Hoover. This biographical sketch goes through the life of Herbert Hoover chronologically.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography of President Herbert Hoover for Kids
Find the life story of Herbert Hoover who was the 31st president of the United States on this website.
Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Minneapolis Inst. Of Arts: Birthplace of Herbert Hoover
Site features the painting "The Birthplace of Herbert Hoover, West Branch, Iowa" by Grant Wood. The legend behind the painting, background information, and discussion questions are provided. An outline of key ideas and vocabulary...
University of Groningen
American History: Presidents: Herbert Clark Hoover
This website provides links to Hoover's Inaugural address and State of the Union addresses.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Hoover's Address Regarding Unemployment
This site from the University of Massachusetts, Boston provides the text of Herbert Hoover's radio address to the US on October 18, 1931, regarding the unemployment situation.