Activity
The White House

The White House: The Cabinet

For Students 9th - 10th
A listing of the Obama Cabinet appointments; includes the Vice President and the heads of 15 executive departments in order of succession to the Presidency.
Article
PBS

Pbs News Hour: Fixing the Health Care System

For Students 9th - 10th
This Online News Hour page provides an overview of President Barrack Obama's interests in health care reform. Links are also provided to five health care related stories in addition to class resources suitable for grades 7-12.
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Curated OER

Pbs News Hour Extra: President Barack Obama: Photograph

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Photograph of President Barack Obama speaking from the podium.
Website
Library of Congress

Loc: Inaugural Pilgrim Finds Her History

For Students 9th - 10th
87 year old civil rights activist, Isaac Lowe, came from her small California town to Washington, D.C. to witness the inauguration of the President Barack Obama in 2009. Her story is featured in this article.
Primary
Council of Foreign Relations

Council on Foreign Relations: Events in Iran

For Students 9th - 10th
This August 3, 2009 interview with Farideh Farhi a political science professor from the University of Hawaii examines the impact of Iranian President Ahmadinejad's reelection on Iran and the possible responses of the Obama Administration.
Handout
US Department of State

Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Hillary Rodham Clinton

For Students 9th - 10th
Biogrphical summary of Hillary Rodham Clinton describes her life and service as Secretary of State from 2009-2013 under President Barack Obama and talks about the many prominent and influential roles she continues to fulfill.
Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Biden, Joseph Robinette (Joe), Jr. 1942

For Students 9th - 10th
List of Joe Biden's accomplishments during his political career, including his term as a Senator from Delaware and a Vice President of the United States under Barack Obama.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Pakistani Taliban Attacks Capital

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Have students learn more about the Pakistani Taliban and its effect on Pakistan by watching the video. The questions at the end form a useful summary. (13 October 2009)
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Photo Of

For Students 9th - 10th
The Washington Post keeps tabs on President Obama through the latest news and reports on the important issues.
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270 To Win

270towin: 2008 Presidential Election

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a map and detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 2008 won by Barack H. Obama. This election was the first in which an African American was elected President and also the first time two sitting senators ran...
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: The State of the Union Address

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A PBS lesson plan will teach students about the purpose of the State of the Union speech. The exercise is for the speech given by Obama, but could serve for any presidential State of the Union speech. January, 2010
Unit Plan
C-SPAN

C Span Classroom: Teaching About Fiscal Cliff

For Students 9th - 10th
Learning module with lesson plan in which students learn about fiscal policy and various approaches to spending. Students view C-Span video and read related articles to deliberate about possible solutions to avert a crisis.
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Cnn: Day of Vindication for Grandma as Pay Law Signed

For Students 9th - 10th
It took 10 years, but Lilly Ledbetter won her fight for her gender discrimination claim. It became law under the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Restoration Act signed by President Obama. This article, briefly tells her story. (30 January 2009)
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Pbs News Hours: Q&a: Calderon Visits u.s. With Security, Immigration in Mind

For Students 9th - 10th
Shannon On'Neil, Latin American studies fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, answers questions posed by PBS about Mexico's President Felipe Calderon's visit to the United States. The Q & Q covers a range of issues from...
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Loc: Inaugural Pilgrim Finds Her History

For Students 9th - 10th
87 year old civil rights activist, Isaac Lowe, came from her small California town to Washington, D.C. to witness the inauguration of the President Barack Obama in 2009. Her story is featured in this article.
Unit Plan
Choices Program, Brown University

Choices: Teaching With the News: Surveying State of the Union Addresses

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learning module with multi-media resources helps students understand the constitutional basis and history of the State of the Union Address, identifying important historic themes and significant topics. Includes video, graphic...
Unit Plan
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University

De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: What Is Your Own Big Plan? [Pdf]

For Teachers 8th
"What is Your Own Big Plan?" contains excerpts from a speech by President Barack Obama, Arlington, Virginia, September 8, 2009, concerning the need for a good education regardless of vocational plans. It is followed by a writing...
Activity
Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Actively Seek Out Information That Challenges Our Beliefs

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
Based upon a speech delivered by President Barack Obama, this activity encourages students to check out the "flip side" of issues before making up your mind.
Article
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Parades, Memories and Appreciation: Veterans Day 2016

For Students 9th - 10th
Demonstrations of respect and appreciation for those who have served in the armed forces are found throughout the United States on November 11. Find parades and comments from President Barack Obama which took place on Veteran's Day 2016.
Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Kerry, John Forbes 1943

For Students 9th - 10th
Summary of the political career of John Kerry, former Democratic Senator from Massachusetts, former Secretary of State under President Barack Obama, and Democratic nominee for President of the United States in 2004.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Civil Rights for Kids: Timeline of African American Civil Rights

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the timeline of the history African-American Civil Rights in the United States from the Emancipation Proclamation to the March on Washington to Barack Obama becoming president on this website.
Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Death of Osama Bin Laden

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed facts and information on the events leading to the death of Osama bin Laden in Pakistan on May 2, 2011.

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