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Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this Nixon presidency activity, students investigate Nixon and his accomplishments. Students write about Nixon's legacy.
Students use video, Internet research and discussion to consider the presidency of Richard Nixon. They obtain information from multiple perspectives and form an opinion of how Richard Nixon should be remembered.
High schoolers evaluate the presidency of Richard Nixon. In this Nixon presidency lesson, students research how Nixon has been portrayed in media and popular culture since 1972. High schoolers also research Nixon's foreign and domestic policies in order to determine whether they believe he was a "good" or "bad" leader.
Students discuss the role of the presidency in the United States. They consider the people's relationship to the presidency, referring to evidence in the program. Students write an essay describing the presidency, the people's relationship to it, and why presidential decisions can result in strong reactions.
Students investigate the impeachment proceedings against Andrew Johnson, Richard Nixon, and William Clinton. In small groups they conduct Internet research on one of the three Presidents, and present a "brief" on the case, comparing and contrasting the proceedings.
Students take a closer look at Nixon's exit from office. In this 20th century American history lesson, students read Richard Nixon's Farewell Address and respond to discussion questions regarding it.
In this online interactive American history instructional activity, students answer 18 fill in the blank questions regarding the Richard Nixon presidency. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
High schoolers are asked to think about their attitudes towards politicans. They describe the character of Richard Nixon and the attitude of his White House. Students are told about the Watergate scandal. They discuss the effects of the watergate scandal.
Eleventh graders examine the cultural mood and politics of the 1950's in the United States. They read a section of their text and take notes, view a clip of the movie "Pleasantville" and discuss societal roles in the 1950's, and listen to the Checkers speech made by Richard Nixon.
Learners research the investigative efforts in print journalism for the Watergate scandal. In this historical journalism lesson, students analyze the impact on investigative journalism because of the Washington Post coverage of Watergate. Learners criticize or defend techniques used by Washington Post reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein. Students write a paper for the lesson.