Curated OER
Getting to Know the Presidents
In this presidents worksheet, students use given web site sources to complete a graphic organizer comparing pairs of presidents, 5 pairs total.
Curated OER
The Journey of Sacagawea
Students examine the life of Sacagawea, the exceptional woman chosen to appear on the Golden Dollar, and write journal entries based on their research.
Curated OER
Keys to Our House-The White House
Students explore what it means to be an American citizen. Students investigate the history of the White House from a variety of perspectives: as a symbol, a public and private place, and changing needs.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Cesar Chavez
Excellent biography of Cesar Chavez, with links to learn more about his greats goals. You can access an English version of this biography by clicking the "Regresar" button, clicking on Humanitarians, and selecting Cesar Chaves from the...
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Presidential Election Coverage: Vote 2008: Candidates
PBS Online NewsHour provides current election news on the 2008 presidential race with biographical information on Democratic candidate Barack Obama, Republican candidate John McCain, and Third Party candidates Bob Barr and Ralph Nadar....
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...
Other
Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Library
The non-profit Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Library presents the life of President Ronald Reagan in a non-partisan manner. Peruse biographical information, statistics, photographs, programs offered by the library and more...
US National Archives
Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Museum: American Women Exhibit
Delve into the fascinating history of American women that helped shape our country. From 1600 into the 21st century, follow the journey through narratives, biographies, and photos.
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum: Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy
A biography of Jacqueline Kennedy, a first lady who fascinated the people of the United States.
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum: Death of John F. Kennedy
The John F. Kennedy Library provides a detailed, historical account of the events leading up to and following the death of the president. Included with the text are videos and pictures of the significant moments that took place during...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 1. George Washington
Find a brief biography highlighting the professional life of George Washington. Sections feature his domestic policy, foreign affairs, the era, and his presidential politics.
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Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography 2. John Adams
A concise biography of President John Adams featuring his professional career. Sections highlight the era, domestic policy, foreign affairs, and his presidential politics.
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Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 4. James Madison
A brief biography of the professional career of President James Madison. Discover details about the era during his presidency, domestic policy, foreign affairs, and presidential politics.
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Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 5. James Monroe
A brief biography highlighting the professional career of President James Monroe. Find details regarding the era of his term, his domestic policies, foreign affairs, and his presidential politics.
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Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 6. John Quincy Adams
A brief biography featuring the professional life of President John Quincy Adams. Find details of the era, domestic policy, foreign affairs, and his presidential politics.
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Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 7. Andrew Jackson
A brief biography featuring the professional life of President Andrew Jackson. Get details on his domestic policies, foreign affairs, presidential politics as well as what was happening during his administration.
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Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 8. Martin Van Buren
A biography of President Martin Van Buren featuring his professional life. Find details of the era and his domestic policy, foreign affairs, and presidential politics.
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Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 9. William Henry Harrison
A concise biography featuring the professional life of President William Henry Harrison. Find details of the era of his administration, his domestic policy, foreign affairs, and presidential politics.
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Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 10. John Tyler
A brief biography featuring the professional life of President John Tyler. Find details of the eraduring his administration, his domestic policy, foreign affairs, and presidential politics.
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Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 11. James Knox Polk
A biography highlighting the professional life of President James Knox Polk. Discover details on his domestic policy, foreign affairs, presidential politics as well as identifying what was going on during his term.
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Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 12. Zachary Taylor
A concise biography highlighting the professional life of President Zachary Taylor. Discover details about his domestic policy, foreign affairs, and presidential politics as well as what was going on during his term.
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Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 13. Millard Fillmore
A brief biography featuring the professional life of President Millard Fillmore. Discover the details of his domestic policy, foreign affairs, presidential politics, and understand the era during his administration.
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Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 15. James Buchanan
A brief biography of President James Buchanan highlighting his professional life. Find details on his domestic policy, foreign affairs, and presidential politics as well as events going on during his administration.
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Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 17. Andrew Johnson
The professional life of President Andrew Johnson is featured in this brief biography. Identify details of the era during his term, his domestic policy, foreign affairs, and his presidential politics.