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Graph the Presidents At Inauguration- How Old Were They?

For Teachers K - 8th
Students construct a graph of the presidents' ages at inauguration. In this U.S. history lesson, students use online resources to gather data about the presidents and accurately present their results on a graph.
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The U. S. at War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine reasons for going to war. For this foreign policy lesson, students analyze the reasons the U.S. entered the the War of 1812, the Mexican War, the Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the...
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Political Advertisements

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students are shown how to analyze the messages and the impact of the candidates' politicial adertisements in print, video, and audio formats. They are shown the techniques that candidates use to influence voter decisions and how to...
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Branches of Government Worksheet 2

For Students 5th - 8th
Looking for a quick assessment to give to your class about the branches of government in the United States? This is a multiple choice activity that could be used as a quiz. There are 9 questions, some of which are a bit dated and should...
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How the Electoral College Works

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners research the history and mechanics of the Electoral College and formulate opinions as to whether this institution should be preserved, modified or eliminated. They predict future outcomes of electoral vs. popular votes.
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The Watergate Crisis

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students examine Watergate and explore how this crisis affected American politics.
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Thoughts to the President

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students write a persuassive paragraph to the President stating their opinion on a topic. To do this, they start the message with a topic sentence such as "War is _____." The blank should contain a word or phrase expressing the student's...
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Our Country

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders study about being a citizen in a democracy. They also study about the important American symbols and the process for electing the President. Students develop a creative writing story and create a drawing of a room....
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Whose Head Goes Here?

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students research the Illinois quarter and the President on it. Students research President Lincoln and American coinage. Students compare this quarter to the other national quarters with Presidents on them.
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Symbols of America: The Great Seal

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this American symbols learning exercise, students discuss American symbols and The Great Seal of the United States. Students then color the seal.
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iCivics: Executive Command

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the role of President of the United States. In this executive branch lesson, students play an online game that requires them to consider the needs of Americans as they act as president.
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Tales of Truman's Travels Fifty Years Ago

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study President Truman and the Whistlestop Campaign. For this US history lesson, 4th graders complete a KWL about President Truman and write letters to stops on Truman's Whistlestop Campaign. Students create a presentation...
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What Made George Washington a Great Leader?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the leadership attributes of George Washington. In this George Washington lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the leadership of first president. Students respond to...
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So You Want to Be President?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine the qualities needed to become President. In this political science lesson, students read the book So You Want to Be President? and answer questions based on the text. Students discuss if they have the qualities...
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Constitution Worksheet

For Students 8th - 12th
In this U.S. Constitution worksheet, students respond to 63 short answer questions about Articles I-VII of the American plan for government.
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The Making of Our First President

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate George Washington's military career. For this George Washington lesson, students research the contributions of Washington the colonial military and then write editorials about his accomplishments for a mock colonial...
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Ronald Reagan

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, learners respond to 50 multiple choice questions about the life and accomplishments of Ronald Reagan.
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Who is the President Now?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discover the presidents of the United States using digital tools. In life skills lesson plan, students use PowerPoint and SMART Board technology to match presidents of the United States to their photographs.
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Campaign 2004: Classroom Electorate

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers role play as political analysts first forecasting the electoral college vote in a presidential election and then, following the results of the actual count. They study the role of swing states, and why political...
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Combat Credentials

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the connection between military experiences and presidential campaigns, reading "A War is Nice on the Resume, But It May Not Get You the Job." students research an American president's background and create a...
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The Jessie Jackson Campaign

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore an African American's presidential campaign. In teams, students create a campaign for their presidential candidate. They create political ads and plan campaign strategies. Students are simulate jobs such as a campaign...
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They Have Issues

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the different campaign styles and political platforms of the nine candidates vying for the Democratic Party nomination for the 2004 presidential election. They graph and compare candidate platforms and write an essay...
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California Primary 2000

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the open primary system and the candidates that appeared on the ballot in California's Presidential Primary in 2000. A variety of issues and sites are explored and form the focus of this lesson.
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Major Issues Facing America

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students continue to examine the issues of the 2004 presidential election. Using the internet, they discover where they stand on each issue and where each candidate stands on the issues as well. In groups, they participate in a...

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