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What Do They Have In Common?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders use a database to gather information on the United States last five Presidents. Using the information, they identify their similarities and differences and what characteristics made them a good leader. In further detail,...
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Trouble for the United States in the Middle East: The Reagan-Bush Years

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine U.S. foreign affairs with the Middle East during the Reagan and Bush presidencies. In this Middle East lesson, students watch video segments, examine maps, and listen to music regarding the relationship between the U.S....
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The President and the Press ~ FDR's First Press Conference: March 1933

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students consider that many presidential aides now speak "off the record," in essence conveying a message from the president. They examine why most Presidents have fewer press conferences the deeper they get into their terms of office.
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George Herbert Walker Bush

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this American history worksheet, students read a biography about George Herbert Walker Bush and complete 8 multiple choice questions.
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George W. Bush

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this George W. Bush reading comprehension instructional activity, students read a short biography of the former president. Students answer 7 multiple choice comprehension questions.
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The Inauguration of Barack Obama the 44th President of the United States

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore the process of inauguration in the United States.  Students describe the symbolic and political significance of the ceremony of the inauguration of the President of the United States.  Students role...
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United States Presidents

For Teachers K - 3rd
In this presidential worksheet, students color a picture of a United States President. There are pictures of each president from George Washington through George W. Bush. Each picture takes up one page. The name and dates of service...
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Steps In Selecting A President

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students follow a flowchart that describes the process of electing the American president and vice-president. They create a flowchart that explains some aspect of the US government.
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20c American Presidents

For Students 8th - 12th
For this American Presidents worksheet, learners respond to 25 matching questions that require them to match the 25 former Presidents to the appropriate phrases, events, or quotes.
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Like Father, Like Son: Presidential Families

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students examine the role of the President. They discuss the President's responsibilities and compare both father/son presidents (Adams and Bush).
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Exploring the Controversial Plan to Drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the Bush Administration's plan to drill for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge from varying points of view. They work in small groups in order to perform their research, but they compose individual journal...
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Presidential Primary Challengers

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
A formidable opponent can shake up the election of an incumbent president. Class members explore the results of the elections of 1912, 1968, 1976, 1980 and 1992 using video clips. A chart helps pupils organize their thoughts and...
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How 9/11 Shaped U.S. Foreign Policy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers discuss the U.S. foreign policy and the components they consider important. They read and discuss President George W. Bush's speech of November 10, 2001. Students locate and mark countries President Bush identified in his...
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The Bush Doctrine

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students analyze the Bush Doctrine and its effects on foreign policy. In this foreign policy activity, students read and discuss the Bush Doctrine. Students research and debate on whether or not the Bush Doctrine should be part of U.S....
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The Art of Speech

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students discuss President Bush's goals for his second term in office. After reading an article, they identify the major themes of his second inaugural address. In groups, they brainstorm ideas and create murals to illustrate them...
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President Bush's Decision Points: Torture & the Rule of Law

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars explore terrorist interrogation issues. In this human rights lesson, students read articles and documents related to torture in terrorist investigations. Young scholars respond to discussion questions regarding the...
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The Decision to Go to War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine President Bush's decision to go to war with Iraq. They work together to discuss a topic related to this given to them by their teacher. They answer questions to complete the lesson.
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President Ronald Reagan

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this President Ronald Reagan worksheet, students read a 2 page article on the President and then answer 6 questions with multiple choice answers.
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It's All About Balance! Parallel Structure

For Teachers 9th Standards
I came, I saw, I conquered! Parallel structure, employed by writers even before Julius Caesar, is the focus of a lesson that teaches young writers the power of this rhetorical device. Class members analyze speeches by Dr. Martin Luther...
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Presidents and the Constitution: George W. Bush and the Case of Bush v. Gore (2000)

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine the impact of court decisions. In this Supreme Court lesson, students read the Bush v. Gore case study regarding the presidential election of 2000. Students take notes on the case and respond to discussion questions...
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Bush Plans Hit on Drug Use

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the topic of drug abuse. For this health journalism lesson, students read the USA Today article titled "Bush Plans Hit on Drub Abuse," respond to discussion questions regarding the article, and complete an activity based...
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20C American Presidents

For Students 5th - 7th
In this American Presidents worksheet, students match the names of 25 Presidents with a phrase that describes an event in their term. This page begins with number 51 and goes to number 75.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Face Time

For Students 8th - 12th
In this historical events worksheet, students examine caricatures of George W. Bush throughout his career and respond to 2 talking point questions.
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Stately Statements

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students closely read President Bush's State of the Union address, then develop interviews and write articles to assess a variety of points of view about The proposals offered in the speech.