White House Lesson Plans

From From the White House of Yesterday to the White House of Today to A Fresh Start?, find teacher approved white house lesson plans that inspire student learning.

From the White House of Yesterday to the White House of Today

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Students take a close look at the design of the White House and some of the changes it has undergone. They also reflect on how the "President's House" has been and continues to be used. They give specific examples demonstrating how the present-day White House reflects the duties, powers, and privileges of the office of President.

How and Why Has the White House Changed?

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Students view original design drawings of the White House and discuss ways it has been changed. They view images of the white house from specified dates and discuss the changes that were made from one to the other, as well as reasons for the changes.

From the White House of Yesterday to the White House of Today: A President's Home and the President's House

09 Views: 3rd - 5th Grade; Rated 5.0/5 Stars.

Stduents look closely at what one President did at his home in contrast to what Presidents have done in the White House. They take a virtual tour of the White House and Monticello.

What Happens in the White House?

21 Views: 3rd - 5th Grade; Rated 5.0/5 Stars.

Students take a close look at the White House in recent times and throughout our history. They list activities that take place at the White House and create a chronology of important events that have occurred at or directly affected the White House. Students access websites and worksheets imbedded in this plan.

Math in the White House

99 Views: 1st Grade; Rated 5.0/5 Stars.

Students participate in an on-line tour of the White House. They illustrate their favorite White House room and tally class preferences. They explore the White House further and tally the number of windows, rooms, doors, etc.

White House Scandals

14 Views: 9th - 12th Grade; Rated 5.0/5 Stars.

Students investiagte the Watergate scandal. They compare and contrast the Watergate incident with other White House scandals.

From the White House of Yesterday to the White House of Today: How Was the White House Designed?

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Students take a stand on whether the chosen White House design or one simpler or grander would best reflect what our President's house has come to represent.

Executive Exchanges

68 Views: 6th - 12th Grade; Rated 5.0/5 Stars.

Students explore the April, 2006, overhaul of the White House staff. They research the positions in transition and stage a press conference to introduce these changes to the public.

Moving Out of the House?

92 Views: 6th - 12th Grade; Rated 5.0/5 Stars.

Students review the past events of the impeachment proceedings against President Clinton and examine the impending steps of Congress if the House of Representatives approves impeachment and the issue moves into the Senate.

A Fresh Start?

72 Views: 6th - 12th Grade; Rated 5.0/5 Stars.

Students examine the roles and responsibilities the Department of Defense holds. They read an article about the resignation of Donald Rumsfeld. They develop questions to submit to the White House about the recent changes.