Curated OER
President Calvin Coolidge
In this President Calvin Coolidge activity, students read a 4 page description of the life and presidency of President Calvin Coolidge. This reading discusses his upbringing, career, family and death. Students then answer 8 multiple...
Curated OER
American Presidents 20c
In this matching learning exercise, 6th graders match the U. S. president with an act, trial, policy, or event that occurred during his presidency. Students match 25 answers.
Curated OER
20c American Presidents
In this American Presidents worksheet, students respond to 25 matching questions that require them to match the 25 former Presidents to the appropriate phrases, events, or quotes.
Curated OER
Review of our Presidents from the Progressive Era to Cold War
Covering the main events of the Cold War, this (mistitled) presentation includes photographs, political cartoons, and amusing graphics to illustrate its points. The information on the slides is helpful for an overview of the Cold War,...
Curated OER
American Presidents Matching Activity
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
Curated OER
From War to Peace
In this post World War I worksheet, students review a chapter as they write 5 vocabulary terms that match 5 definitions, change 3 false statements into true statements, and explain 2 historical themes regarding this time period in United...
National First Ladies' Library
Secretary of Commerce
Middle schoolers gain understanding of economic history of United States in twentieth century by examining role of Department of Commerce. Student groups each analyze one quarter of twentieth century by researching role of Department of...
Curated OER
Leif Erikson Day
Leif Erikson Day lessons breathe life into social studies classroom explorations.
Curated OER
Thomas Edison, electricity and America
Students will examine Edison's application of electricity and the concept of the American Consumer Culture and what thay means. Students will evaluate how these ideas and concepts led to change.
Curated OER
Father's Day
In this Father's Day worksheet, students complete activities such as reading a passage, phrase matching, fill in the blanks, correct words, multiple choice, spelling, sequencing, scrambled sentences, writing questions, survey, and...
National First Ladies' Library
Will Rogers
Learners explore the concepts of irony and humor. They discuss Will Rogers' history and determine that he was a humorist who many viewed as very wise. They read quotes of Will Rogers and determine that everybody is ignorant, only on...
Curated OER
1920’s Questions
In this 20th century history activity, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about events and significant figures of 1920's America.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Calvin Coolidge: Campaigns and Elections
"Silent Cal", Calvin Coolidge, was the 30th President of the United States. This article briefly examines the campaign and election that saw Coolidge, win in 1924, by 54 percent of the vote.
The White House
The White House: Presidents: Calvin Coolidge
Brief biography of Calvin Coolidge, the 30th U.S. President and the first president to make a public radio address to the American people.
The White House
The White House: Presidents: Calvin Coolidge
The White House's official biography of Calvin Coolidge includes a black and white photo.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Presidency of Calvin Coolidge
Looks at the administration of President Calvin Coolidge from 1924-1929. Discusses his early life, and his political career as governor of Massachusetts, vice-president, and then president. Describes his economic policy and his foreign...
A&E Television
History.com: American Presidents: Calvin Coolidge
This easy-to-navigate site has Calvin Coolidge's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, and several video clips.
University of Groningen
American History: Presidents: Calvin Coolidge
This website provides links to Coolidge's inaugural address and State of the Union Address.
Claremont Institute
Founding.com: Calvin Coolidge
Two speeches given by Calvin Coolidge. The first was in 1924 on the topic of religious freedom. The second was in 1926 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1890 1945: The Presidency of Calvin Coolidge
Find out more about Calvin Coolidge, who presided over the Roaring Twenties.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John Calvin Coolidge
Identify the steps to John Calvin Coolidge's (1872-1933 CE) successes and defeats. Explore AmericanPresident.org for biographical information on President Coolidge.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Calvin Coolidge Became President
Calvin Coolidge was not elected president but he came to be a most influential one. For more information and some photographs, visit this site from the Library of Congress.
Other
Potus: Calvin Coolidge
Comprehensive facts about Calvin Coolidge and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography of President Calvin Coolidge for Kids
Learn more about Calvin Coolidge and his accomplishments as 30th president of the United States.