Curated OER
The Invasion of Iraq
Students explore the war in Iraq. They use videos, newspapers, and other media to examine the circumstances leading up to the invasion, the war's major battles, and the post-war situation on the ground. Students read letters from Iraq...
Curated OER
Global Warming--Points of view
Pupils are introduced to global warming through analysis of political/editorial cartoons dealing with the subject. They discuss the cartoon and what the feel it means and then discuss the mechanics of and the concerns about global warming.
Curated OER
US Patriot Act: Security vs. Privacy
High schoolers use readings, worksheets and discussion to explore the ramifications of the US Patriot Act which was passed by Congress shortly after September 11th. They review Constitutional Amendments and consider how they relate to...
Curated OER
Words in the News: India EU Trade
Students discuss what they know about world leaders. In groups, they work together to complete an exercise on the board. They practice using new vocabulary words and match them with their definitions.
Curated OER
The Black Cat Vocabulary Quiz
In this vocabulary quiz worksheet, learners use the given vocabulary words from the story 'The Black Cat' to complete the 15 sentences. Students also complete a matching definition activity.
Curated OER
Breaking News English: Hurricane Katrina Kills Hundreds
In this English worksheet, students read "Hurricane Katrina Kills Hundreds," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Curated OER
Chapter 28 – The 1980s
In this U.S. history worksheet, high schoolers read assigned textbook pages describing 1980's America and respond to 49 short answer questions.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Vote 2004: Candidates: George W. Bush
Interactive biographical web page on President George W. Bush. This specific page covers September 11, 2001, but there are links that will take you to other Online Newshour George W. Bush biographical pages.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Presidency of George W. Bush
September 11, 2001 occurred in the early days of George W. Bush's administration and set the tone for his presidency. Study his domestic and foreign policy by reading the following summary, answering critical thinking questions, and...
University of Maryland
Voices of Democracy: George W. Bush, Second Inaugural Address (20 January 2005)
Complete text of the Second Inaugural Address by George W. Bush in 2005 along with an interpretive essay that examines the ways that President George W.Bush's Second Inaugural Address reflected the assumptions of the Bush Doctrine, ideas...
The White House
The White House: Presidents: George W. Bush
This official White House website gives a brief synopsis of Bush's presidency. View the highlights of his path to office and a brief biography of his life.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: George W. Bush
An in-depth profile of George W. Bush. Content includes information on his personal life and education, his political career and business ventures before becoming President of the United States in 2000, perceptions of his public image...
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: George Walker Bush
Which president owned a professional baseball team? Explore with AmericanPresident.org to discover more facts about George W. Bush. He is currently serving as the 43rd President of the United States.
A&E Television
History.com: American Presidents: George W. Bush
This easy-to-navigate site has George W. Bush's biography, a timeline of events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, the transcript of one of his speeches, and more.
New York Times
New York Times: Times Topics: George W. Bush
[Free Registration/Login Required] The New York Times chronicles the presidency of George W. Bush through news articles, video, timelines, etc. An excellent and comprehensive source of resources and information.
New York Times
New York Times: Topics: George W. Bush: Medicare
[Free Registration/Login Required] If you are researching George W. Bush and Medicare, this New York Times page is a great site for news stories on those topics.
Other
Potus: George W. Bush
Comprehensive facts about George W. Bush and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: School Publishers: Introducing President George W. Bush!
Interesting and easy-to-read biography on George W. Bush, the 43rd president of the United States. Written at the time of his first election as president.
CNN
Cnn: Candidate George W. Bush
CNN profiles the President George W. Bush's victorious bid for reelection in 2004.
Wyzant
Wyzant: George W. Bush
Biographical information on George W. Bush including footage of President Bush delivering his 9/11 speech.
CNN
Cnn: George W. Bush: The Inauguration of the 43rd President
Follow the 43rd President of the United States through his inaugural celebration. This entertaining website narrates the events of George W. Bush's inauguration as well as providing learning games, interesting historical facts, and the...
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: George Walker Bush (1946 )
George W. Bush is the 43rd President of the United States. He was sworn into office January 20, 2001, after a campaign in which he outlined sweeping proposals to reform America's public schools, transform our national defense, provide...
BBC
Bbc News: George W Bush
BBC News profiles President George W. Bush during his 2004 bid for reelection.
Other
George W. Bush Library: Presidential Gifts
Click through this enormous database of artifacts and gifts presented to President George W. Bush and his wife during their eight years in the White House. Find tens of thousands of items with stories of their significance.