Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: President Bush on the Patriot Act

For Students 9th - 10th
A learning module that begins with "President Bush on the Patriot Act" by President George W. Bush, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned...
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CNN

Cnn: Bush: Iraq Crucial in War on Terror

For Students 9th - 10th
President George W. Bush discusses the war in Iraq and its importance to fighting terrorism in this October, 2005 article. Also find statistics about the war, links to other war links, interactive resources, etc.
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CBS

Cbs News Polls: Gas Prices, Iraq Weigh Down Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
May, 2006, poll results of President George W. Bush's approval rating.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Presidency of Ronald Reagan

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an extensive history of Reagan's administration including information on his presidential campaign, domestic policies, foreign policies, and domestic and international events of his presidency.
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Other

Fort Hood Sentinel: Texans Who Were Presidents, Vice Presidents

For Students 9th - 10th
This Sentinel writer tells of personal accounts and connections to the Texas men who had gone on to become President or Vice President of the United States of America.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Presidency of George W. Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: George H. W. Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the life of George H.W. Bush, the 41st President. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
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US National Archives

White House: President Bush Announces Major Combat Operations in Iraq Have Ended

For Students 9th - 10th
In this announcement to the country, President George W. Bush discusses the end of combat in Iraq and the future of the War.
Handout
White House Historical Association

The White House Historical Association: The Presidents

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete biographies and photos of all past presidents.
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Other

U.s. Department of Defense: President Bush Proclaims End to Major Combat

For Students 9th - 10th
Kathleen T. Rhem analyzes President George W. Bush's announcement that the combat in Iraq has ceased. (May 1, 2003)
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Vote 2004: Candidates

For Students 9th - 10th
Outstanding web page that has biographical information on the candidates for President and Vice-President of the United States in the 2004 election.
Primary
American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: State of the Union Addresses and Messages

For Students 9th - 10th
This site compiles all of the State of the Union addresses and messages by all the presidents in U.S. history (except William Henry Harrison and James A. Garfield).
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Other

George W. Bush's Record Breaking Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at some of the promises made by President George W. Bush that were not met or kept with respect to the American economy.
Primary
Other

Presidential Rhetoric: George W. Bush: Energy Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
President George W. Bush discusses his energy policy, American's dependence on oil and alternative fuel in this April, 2006, speech.
Handout
University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: George Walker Bush (1946 )

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Wyzant

Wyzant: George W. Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information on George W. Bush including footage of President Bush delivering his 9/11 speech.
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: President Bush Pledges to Unite Country in Second Term

For Students 9th - 10th
Excerpts of President George W. Bush's victory speech after winning reelection in November, 2004.
Handout
BBC

Bbc: Bush 'Supports' Embattled Adviser

For Students 9th - 10th
President George W. Bush's statement that he supported White House aide Karl Rove at the center of the Valerie Plame CIA leak scandal. The case of jailed journalist Judith Miller is also chronicled. Plame affair timeline and links to...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography of President George W. Bush for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
A site dedicated to the life story of George W. Bush who was the 43rd president of the United States.
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Other

George W. Bush Library: Presidential Gifts

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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BBC

Bbc: Bush Seeks $50Bn Hurricane Relief

For Students 9th - 10th
President George W. Bush asks Congress for over $50 billion dollars in emergency aid to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina in this September 2005 article.
Handout
BBC

Bbc: Bush Names Supreme Court Choice

For Students 9th - 10th
In this July 2005 article, the BBC discusses President George W. Bush's choice to replace Sandra Day O'Connor. The article does a nice job of explaining some aspects of the Supreme Court such as length of term, ideology, etc.
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Other

September 11 news.com: President Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource presents President Bush's reaction and speeches after the September 11, 2001terrorist attacks in New York City and the Pentagon in Washington.
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CNN

Cnn: Bush's State of the Union Speech 2006

For Students 9th - 10th
Provided is the complete text of President Bush's State of the Union address given on January 31st, 2006.