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Curated OER

Kennedy Assassination: Cutting through Conspiracies

For Teachers 9th - 11th
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...
Worksheet
Curated OER

President John Kennedy

For Students 4th - 5th
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.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

"Who Was Lee Harvey Oswald?"

For Teachers 9th - 12th
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.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Poor People's Campaign

For Teachers 8th - 12th
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...
Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Jack Ruby Shot Lee Harvey Oswald

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
Primary
US National Archives

Nara: Warren Commission Report Appendix

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: John F. Kennedy

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Kennedy Assassination

For Students 5th - 8th
Read a brief description of the assassination of President John Kennedy and examine the many questions that remain about that death.
Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Jfk Assassination

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed facts and an interesting summary of the assassination of President Kennedy in Dallas, Texas, on November 22, 1963.