Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Barack Obama
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Barack Obama.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Guide to Black History: Barack Obama
Biography of President Barack Obama, the first African American to hold that office.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Peace Prize 2009: Barack H. Obama
Barack Obama was the 2009 recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. A video of his Nobel lecture, a short documentary of his life and photos from the award ceremony can be viewed here.
University of Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma College of Law: State of the Union Address Obama, 2011
Provides complete text of President Barack Obama's 2011 State of the Union Address given January 24, 2012.
BBC
Bbc News: Historic Moment as Obama Sworn In
The swearing in of Barack Obama as President of the United States is covered through photos, videos, his inaugural speech, and supplemental stories and views. [20 January 2009]
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Lesson Plan: Obama's First 100 Days
Young scholars will compare and contrast the First 100 Days of Franklin Roosevelt with those of Barack Obama.
A&E Television
History.com: American Presidents: Barack Obama
This easy-to-navigate site has Barack Obama's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, videos, and more.
Fact Monster
Fact Monster: Barack Obama
Brief biography of the first US black president, Barack Obama.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Obamas Celebrate Star Wars Day
Read about how the Obama family celebrated Star Wars Day! Includes video.
CommonLit
Common Lit: President Obama's 2015 State of the Union Address
A learning module that begins with "President Obama's 2015 State of the Union Address" by President Barack Obama, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF...
DOGO Media
Dogo News: The Obamas Bid a Nostalgic Farewell to World Stage After Eight Years
Barack Obama and his family bid adieu to the White House and all that came with the life they led for the last eight years.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography of President Barack Obama for Kids
Explore the life story of Barack H. Obama who is the 44th president of the United States on this site.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: President Barack Obama Renames Mountain in Alaska
Article reports on the restoration of the official name of the tallest mountain in North America to Denali.
CBS
Cbs News: Obama's Remarks on Education
United States' President Barack Obama emphatically shares his concern and vision of the American education systems to the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. March 10, 2009.
Library of Congress
Loc: Obama Takes Oath on Lincoln Bible
The small velvet covered Lincoln inaugural Bible served as the swearing-in Bible for Obama. Read about the history of this cherished book.
PBS
News Hour Extra: Obama Overturns Restrictions on Stem Cell Research
Utilize this segment highlighting President Barack Obama's reversal of the decisions the Bush Administration regarding stem cell research in the classroom. March 10, 2009.
Museum of the Moving Image
Museum of the Moving Image: Admaker, Obama vs. Mc Cain: "Fundamentals" (2008)
A lesson plan to accompany two interactive activities. In the first activity, students must convert a political ad for Barack Obama into one that promotes John McCain. The second activity has them create their own campaign ad. The ads...
OpenStax
Open Stax: Hope and Change
In 2008, American voters, tired of war and dispirited by the economic downturn, elected a relative newcomer to the political scene who inspired them and made them believe that the United States could rise above political partisanship....
Read Works
Read Works: The Courage to Take Action: A Lesson From Rosa Parks
[Free Registration/Login Required] A speech given by President Barack Obama at a dedication ceremony for a Rosa Parks statue in Washington, D. C. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Legacy of the Marchers on Washington
[Free Registration/Login Required] An excerpt of a speech given by President Barack Obama commemorating the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Hello, Mr. President
[Free Registration/Login Required] A biographical text about President Barack Obama. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Curated OER
Guardian: Barack Obama's War: The Final Push in Afghanistan
Barack Obama has an ambitious timetable for the withdrawal of forces from Afghanistan. This article discusses the deployment of an extra 30,000 troops within 6 months and the withdrawal to being in 2011 and end in 2013. (22 December 2009)
Other
Office of the President Elect: The Economic Plan
Obama outlines his plan to meet the "most serious economic crisis since the Great Depression." This report lists immediate actions that should be taken such as job creation, relief for struggling families, and assistance for homeowners.
Curated OER
Guardian: Barack Obama's War: The Final Push in Afghanistan
Barack Obama has an ambitious timetable for the withdrawal of forces from Afghanistan. This article discusses the deployment of an extra 30,000 troops within 6 months and the withdrawal to being in 2011 and end in 2013. (22 December 2009)
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