Students think about differences and equality as they compare their life to that of Ruby Bridges.

Students investigate the economic implications of public programs to improve transportation. They become familiar with the visions that were articulated for both the Erie Canal and Interstate Highway System.

Students examine how advertisements are produced for political campaigns. In groups, they view various examples of different advertisements and create their own ad by completing the steps listed in the lesson plan. They share their ad...

Fifth graders research historical figures and create Powerpoint presentations about them. They present their completed projects to the class. Students gfenerate one question about their figure which is included on a quiz.

Pupils use the internet and other sources to explore incidents where the President of the United States has become incapacitated. They research the reasons for the 25th Amendment, and solutions set in place to solve the problem of...

Students analyze a microscope and study what they do.  For this investigative lesson students study how microscopes were first invented, and how ray diagrams are used in conjunction. 

In this American Presidents worksheet, 8th graders match the names of 17 presidents with statements related to their presidency. A reference web site is given for additional activities

This easy-to-navigate site has President Eisenhower's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, and several video clips.

Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890-1969 CE) was the allied commander of all European forces. AmericanPresident.org takes the reader through the exploration of President Eisenhower's distinguished career. Use this site to learn about the life of...

This website contains links to Eisenhower's Inaugural Addresses, Farewell Address and all of his State of the Union Addresses.

This site from the Korean War Commemoration contains a biography of Dwight D. Eisenhower, with a special emphasis on his involvement in the Korean War.

This ibiblio.org site is a biographical account of the 34th president of the U.S., Dwight D. Eisenhower. Contains interesting details, particularly of his military career.

This in-depth article on Dwight D. Eisenhower examines his early life, his military career in both World Wars, his Presidency and his legacy.

Online exhibition details aspects of Eisenhower's military career, beginning with his days as a West Point cadet. Covers his campaigns in North Africa and Italy, his appointment as Supreme Allied Commander, the Normandy invasion, and his...

This site details Eisenhower's assignments as general during WWII.

A comprehensive explanation of Eisenhower's Cold War policies.

President Eisenhower tried to follow a middle road in proposing and supporting domestic affairs during his presidency. Read about the policies he put forward. Read also about his dealing with Senator Joseph McCarthy, and his spotty...

A well-organized look at President Eisenhower's Cold War policies throughout his two terms as president. Find out about his policies toward the USSR, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East.

Brief biography of American president Dwight D. Eisenhower. A color portrait is included.

Discusses the domestic and foreign policies of President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Comprehensive facts about Dwight D. Eisenhower and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.

Overview of the life and career of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, including a link to Eisenhower's "Atoms for Peace" speech given December 8, 1953.

Brief overview of the conservative approach to domestic fiscal and social programs taken by President Dwight Eisenhower after succeeding and in contrast to President Truman.

Overview of President Dwight D. Eisenhower's Cold War policies.