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The White House

The White House: Presidents: George W. Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
This official White House website gives a brief synopsis of Bush's presidency. View the highlights of his path to office and a brief biography of his life.
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Handout
The White House

The White House: First Ladies: Rosalynn Carter

For Students 9th - 10th
The official White House biography of Rosalynn Carter, wife of Jimmy Carter.
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Handout
The White House

The White House: First Ladies: Pat Nixon

For Students 9th - 10th
The official White House biography of Patricia Nixon. Site provides information on her work and accomplishments as the First Lady. Links to other first ladies, as well as a link to the Richard Nixon Library and Birthplace Foundation is...
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Lesson Plan
White House Historical Association

White House Historical Association: The White House: Symbol of Leadership

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Informative lesson on the White House for grades K-3, teaches young young scholars that the White House is a home and workplace of the President of the United States as well as a symbol of leadership.
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Lesson Plan
White House Historical Association

White House Historical Association: Colors and Shapes of the White House

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Learning resource for K-3 about some of the different rooms in the White House as well as how they are decorated and how they are used.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Tour the White House

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text describing some famous rooms inside the White House. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Other

Paper Toys: White House Paper Model

For Students K - 1st
Here's a model of the White House to print out and construct. [pdf]
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Slaves Built the White House and u.s. Capitol

For Students 9th - 10th
Video shows author Jesse Holland as he discusses the involvement of slaves in the building of the White House and the U.S. Capitol.
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Website
US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Symbols of u.s. Government:the White House (K 2)

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site gives some basic information on the White House for a young student.
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Website
The White House

The White House: Briefings & Statements

For Students 9th - 10th
You can't get any closer to the President and his administration than this! The White House provides timely and accurate information about the President's latest events and public statements.
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Website
The White House

The White House: Welcome to the White House

For Students 9th - 10th
The official site for The White House and the Executive Branch of government. The site offers current as well as historical events, speeches, documents, and more. Includes up to date information about the Obama administration, current...
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Roosevelt's Little White House at Warm Springs

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Warm Springs Historic District is home to President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Little White House, where he went annually to treat his polio with the therapeutic spring water. His experiences at the Little White House helped form some of...
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Website
The White House

The White House: Our Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Overviews of the major elements of U.S. government, compiled and published by the White House: three branches of the federal government (executive, legislative, judicial), the Constitution, federal agencies and commissions, elections and...
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Website
The White House

The White House: Issues

For Students 9th - 10th
Official page from the White House provides information on the Presidential agenda regarding major topics such as Immigration, Civil Rights, Defense, Economy, Education, Health Care, Taxes, and more.
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Handout
The White House

The White House: Presidents: Thomas Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
Short biography of Thomas Jefferson, third President of the United States. A color portrait is provided.
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Website
The White House

The White House: Energy, Climate Change, and Our Environment

For Students 9th - 10th
Barack Obama's stance on energy and the environment are outlined, his guiding principles, and steps that have been taken by the White House to date.
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Primary
The White House

The White House: Closure of Guantanamo Detention Facilities

For Students 9th - 10th
The official White House document authorized by President Obama declaring the closure of Guantanamo Bay military base. (January 22, 2009)
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Website
White House Historical Association

The White House Historical Association: An Artist Visits the White House Past

For Students Pre-K - 1st
View and explore Peter Waddell's paintings depicting the interior and exterior of White House from 1792 to 1902. Includes an audio statement from the artist and a downloadable activity guide for students in grades K-5.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Our President Lives in the White House

For Teachers 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the White House in Washington, D. C. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Article
Scholastic

Scholastic: A White House Garden Harvest

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Michelle Obama started a garden on the grounds of the White House in 2009. This article features her invitation to children to join her while to conduct her final harvest since they will be leaving the White House during the winter of 2016.
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Article
The Washington Post

A Boy Makes His Home at White House for First Time in a Half Century

For Students 9th - 10th
Washington Post writes about the President-Elect Donald Trump's youngest son, Barron, being the first young boy in the White House since John Kennedy, Jr.
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Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Women in the White House

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson plan, students will consider Women in the White House. Worksheets and other supporting materials can be found under the Resources tab. In this lesson, students explore the role and impact of recent First Ladies through...
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The White House

The White House: Presidents: Martin Van Buren

For Students 9th - 10th
The White House's official site gives an overview of the life and presidency of the eighth President of the United States, Martin Van Buren. A black and white photo is included.
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The White House

The White House: Presidents: Calvin Coolidge

For Students 9th - 10th
The White House's official biography of Calvin Coolidge includes a black and white photo.

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