Curated OER
President Notebook
Students make presidential notebooks which they add to throughout the year. They arrange information about each president into an informational chapter.
National Endowment for the Humanities
The 1828 Campaign of Andrew Jackson: Changes in Voting Participation
High schoolers give examples to indicate how voting participation changed in the first half of the 19th century, and make connections between changes in voting participation and the results of the election of 1828.
National Endowment for the Humanities
The 1828 Campaign of Andrew Jackson: Expansion of the Voting Base
Students give examples to indicate how the franchise was extended and limited in the first half of the 19th century, and cite some differences in the newly enfranchised population that could affect the way they would vote.
Curated OER
The 1828 Campaign of Andrew Jackson: Issues in the Election of 1828 and Beyond
Students research the campaign and election issues of Andrew Jackson. In this presidential election instructional activity, students research the campaign of 1828. Students then list the important issues. Students discuss the political...
San Antonio Independent School District
The Election of 1824
Here is a nice set of worksheets to get you started on teaching your young historians about the "Corrupt Bargain" in the presidential election of 1824, as well as the Tariff of 1828 and the emergence of new political parties.
Curated OER
King Andrew And His Critics
In this United States history learning exercise, middle schoolers utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions about the Andrew Jackson and his critics. A short answer question is included as well.
Curated OER
The Campaign of 1840: The Whigs, the Democrats, and the Issues
Students reflect on the nature of the campaign of 1840. They identify the positions of the Democrats and the Whigs and their basic differences.
Curated OER
The Campaign of 1840: The Campaign
Students discuss the use of visual images, objects, and spectacle in the 1840 campaign, then take a stand: Was the campaign of 1840 based more on substance or image?
Curated OER
Amistad Chapter Activity Worksheet
For this Amistad chapter questions worksheet, students complete several chapters worth of questions that test their reading comprehension.
Curated OER
What Do You Know About New Hampshire?
In this online interactive New Hampshire activity, students respond to 10 multiple choice questions that require them to exhibit what they know about the state. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
University of Groningen
American History: Presidents: Martin Van Buren: 8th President of the Usa
Site containing links to the text of four State of the Union Addresses (1837-1840) and one Inaugural Address (1837) of Martin van Buren, U.S. president from 1837 to 1841.
Read Works
Read Works: u.s. Presidents Martin Van Buren
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about U.S. President Martin Van Buren. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
A&E Television
History.com: American Presidents: Martin Van Buren
This easy-to-navigate site has Martin van Buren's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, and video clips.
The White House
The White House: Presidents: Martin Van Buren
The White House's official site gives an overview of the life and presidency of the eighth President of the United States, Martin Van Buren. A black and white photo is included.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 8. Martin Van Buren
A biography of President Martin Van Buren featuring his professional life. Find details of the era and his domestic policy, foreign affairs, and presidential politics.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Martin Van Buren: Campaigns and Elections
Read about the election of 1836 where Martin van Buren won the election and continued the strength of the Democratic Party.
Other
Potus: Martin Van Buren
Comprehensive facts about Martin Van Buren and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Martin Van Buren (1782 1862)
Biography of Martin Van Buren talks about his rise to prominence serving as secretary of state under Andrew Jackson and then winning the 1836 election to become the 8th president of the U.S.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Martin Van Buren
A collection of brief stories about Martin van Buren and his presidency, politics, "first hostess," and role during the Panic of 1837.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography of President Martin Van Buren for Kids
A site about the biography and life story of Martin Van Buren the 8th president of the United States.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Martin Van Buren
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Martin Van Buren and summaries of important events during his presidency.
Other
Chicago Tribune: Presidential Portraits: Martin Van Buren [Pdf]
One-page illustrated profile of Martin van Buren itemizes select biographical facts and key events of his presidency.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: American Presidency: Martin Van Buren
Brief biographical sketch of America's eighth president includes background information on the era in which he served and linked-to objects from the Smithsonian's collections that help define the man and his presidency.
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Van Buren, Martin
This site provides a biography of political information about President Martin Van Buren.