Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Speech: Rhetoric and the Art of Persuasion

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a complete unit on rhetoric and persuasion including key words, what to expect, handouts, lessons, self-quizzes, audio and speaking assignments, and an in-depth final assessment using JFK's Inaugural Address with a grading...
Activity
Library of Congress

Loc: "I Do Solemnly Swear" Presidential Inauguration

For Students 6th - 8th
This interactive site looks at presidential inaugurations from the first, George Washington to the present. Primary documents are included.
Website
A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: John F. Kennedy

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has Kennedy's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, and video clips.
Handout
Wyzant

Wyzant: John Fitzgerald Kennedy

For Students 9th - 10th
Website with lesson on John F. Kennedy, his life, political career and death. Site provides links to related audio and visual events.
Primary
US National Archives

Nara: American Originals

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of important documents highlighting events in United States history. These at one point were on display in the Rotunda of the National Archives Building. Each document is accompanied by a short description of its significance.