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While the president often appears to jet around the world on diplomatic missions, having the commander in chief travel abroad is a modern phenomenon, starting in the 20th century. Using a graphic, learners explore which presidents traveled and where they went. They then speculate on the importance of sending the president abroad.
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Instructional Ideas
- Correlate presidential travels with a timeline of world events
- Create a WebQuest for scholars to use while examining the data
Classroom Considerations
- Class members must have access to computers
Pros
- Resource allows for a variety of data searches, making it easy to adapt to a lesson
- Visual representation of information is engaging and easy to use
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- None