Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: 60 Second Presidents: John F. Kennedy

9th - 10th
60-Second Presidents video [1:20] accompanied by background essay and student fact sheet on the life and presidency of John F. Kennedy.
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: 60 Second Presidents: Richard Nixon

9th - 10th
Video [1:15] offers a look at the life and presidency of Richard Nixon. Designed for students in grades 4 and up. Accompanying fact sheet and background essay to support student learning.
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: 60 Second Presidents: Gerald Ford

9th - 10th
Animated video [1:17] on the presidency of Gerald Ford. Students will enjoy the humorous style of this short piece. Supplemental materials for teachers and students include fact sheet with writing prompt and background essay.
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: 60 Second Presidents: Jimmy Carter

9th - 10th
Fun video [1:21] hitting the highlights of Jimmy Carter's life and presidency. Student handouts provide text of background essay on Jimmy Carter and supplemental fact sheet to follow along with the video.
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: 60 Second Presidents: Ronald Reagan

9th - 10th
Animated video [1:18] on the life and presidency of Ronald Reagan. As part of the PBS learning series on presidents, this site offers supplemental handouts for students.
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: 60 Second Presidents: Bill Clinton

9th - 10th
Lively video [1:15] sums up the success and failures of Bill Clinton's presidency. Background essay for further reading and fact sheet with writing prompts provided to supplement learning.
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: 60 Second Presidents: George W. Bush

9th - 10th
Short animated video [1:18] on the presidency and legacy of George W. Bush. Includes supplemental materials for teachers and students.
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: 60 Second Presidents: Barack Obama

9th - 10th
Animated video [1:05] summarizing the accomplishments and challenges of President Barack Obama's two terms in office. Supplemented with fact sheet and background essay on Barack Obama.
Instructional Video
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

Gilder Lehrman Institute: Ap Us History Study Guide, Study Skills: Db Qs

9th - 10th Standards
Video [2:16] instructs students sitting for the AP U.S. History exam on how to approach and answer a Document-Based Essay question (DBQ). Teaches students how to construct strong evidence based essays.
Instructional Video
Tom Richey

Tom Richey: The Adams Administration

9th - 10th
Video [13:36] overview for students of U.S. History and AP U.S. on the challenges and failures of John Adams' administration (1797-1801).
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Hail to the Chief: The Presidential Election

6th - 8th
Video tutorial offers a comprehensive look at presidential elections that include: political parties, qualifications needed to be president, how caucuses and primaries work, the voting process, and the role of the electoral college. [20:36]
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: 60 Second Presidents: Theodore Roosevelt

9th - 10th
Video [1:26] highlights on the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt and how he ushered the U.S. into the 20th Century. With background essay on Roosevelt's life and fact sheet with questions pertaining to the video.
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: 60 Second Presidents: Franklin D. Roosevelt

9th - 10th
60-Second Presidents video [1:23] on the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Students will learn about the many accomplishments of Roosevelt's unprecedented 12 year term. Student handouts include fact sheet and background essay on...
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: 60 Second Presidents: Lyndon B. Johnson

9th - 10th
A look at the life and presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson in a short video [1:19] from the PBS learning series, 60-Second Presidents. Supplemental materials includes fact sheet and background essay provided for students and teachers.