Curated OER
Kennedy Assassination: Cutting through Conspiracies
First exploring the facts about the John F. Kennedy assassination, this impressive presentation dismantles many popular conspiracy theories about that fateful day. From Jack Ruby's motives to "the magic bullet" to Fidel Castro, the...
Curated OER
Reading Comprehension: Jack and the Giant Pepper
In this reading comprehension learning exercise, learners first read a fantasy story called Jack and the Giant Pepper. Students then answer 22 essay questions about the text.
Curated OER
President John Kennedy
In this President John Kennedy worksheet, students read a 2 page article and then circle 8 multiple choice answers to 8 questions or facts referring back to the article on President John Kennedy.
Curated OER
"Who Was Lee Harvey Oswald?"
Students view a documentary on Lee Harvey Oswald. They take notes during the film and use their critical thinking skills. They share their observations with the class and discuss.
Curated OER
The Poor People's Campaign
Young scholars research and analyze the campaign that was conceived by Dr. Martin Luther King, The Poor People's Campaign. The concepts of poverty and cultural diversity along with the Civil Rights Movement is also covered in detail...
Mathematics Assessment Project
A Day Out
An applicable task presents a problem for pupils to solve: where to go for a class field trip. The pupils must take into consideration the first and second choices of members of the class when determining where to go. Individuals also...
Bowland
Day Out
Use mathematics to help plan a field trip. Scholars use the results of a survey to determine where a class should go on a field trip. They use provided data about entrance fees and mileage to calculate the cost per person of such a...
Curated OER
Multiplication and Shopping
In this multiplication worksheet, students complete simple problems based on priced items given at the top of the page. A website reference for additional activities is given.
Curated OER
Carroll Diagrams
In this survey learning exercise, learners view a survey of students who can swim and ride a bike and solve problems based on the survey. Learners solve 4 problems.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Jack Ruby Shot Lee Harvey Oswald
This 3-part article explores the murder of accused-Kennedy-Assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald. Content focuses on the trial of Jack Ruby, and the aftermath of Kennedy's assassination.
US National Archives
Nara: Warren Commission Report Appendix
The concrete findings versus the speculations of President Kennedy's assassination are found within this document. Theories of the Mafia due to Jack Ruby's involvement are presented and countered with the factual evidence found by...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: John F. Kennedy
From the online encyclopedia Wikipedia, this biographical account of JFK includes his military service during WWII, the significant events of his political career and presidency including Cabinet and Supreme Court appointments, and...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Kennedy Assassination
Read a brief description of the assassination of President John Kennedy and examine the many questions that remain about that death.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Jfk Assassination
Detailed facts and an interesting summary of the assassination of President Kennedy in Dallas, Texas, on November 22, 1963.