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Presidents

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders pretend they have just watched a presidential debate and cannot decide which one to vote for. In groups, they also pretend they go back in time to compare and contrast former presidents with the candidates. They use...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Words in the News: Togo's New President

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students discuss how Americans elect a new president. They locate where the country of Togo is on a world map. In groups, they work together to match new vocabulary words with their defintions. They read an article about Togo's new...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The President: Politician in Chieft

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore the role of the U.S. President and the media coverage in presidential elections. They discuss what it means to be informed, the issues they consider most important, and reflect on what they learned from their interviews....
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Togo's New President

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students read an article about Togo's new President. They locate Togo on a map. They practice using new vocabulary they find in the story. They also complete worksheets.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Richard Nixon: Man and President (2 parts)

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students watch the video "Richard Nixon: Man and President, complete vocabulary work and discuss the video using the question provided.
Worksheet
Curated OER

American Presidents

For Students 8th
In this American Presidents worksheet, 8th graders match 21 presidents with matching statements about events during their presidency. A reference web site is given for additional activities
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Arthur Meets the President

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students discuss the role of the President.  In this government lesson, students read Arthur Meets the President and complete a story map.  Students develop new vocabulary related to the story.
Worksheet
Curated OER

American Presidents Matching Activity

For Students 8th
For this American Presidents worksheet, 8th graders match the names of 17 presidents with statements related to their presidency. A reference web site is given for additional activities
Worksheet
Curated OER

President Hoover Encourages Private Charity

For Students 8th - 12th
In this primary source analysis learning exercise, students analyze a letter from Herbert Hoover to a little girl collecting donations to help those in need during the Great Depression. Students respond to 7 short answer questions about...
Writing
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Qualities of a President

For Students 5th - 6th
In this writing worksheet, students are asked to generate qualities that a person running for President should have. Writing space is provided for students to explain and support their answers.
Activity
Education World

Every Day Edit - President James Madison

For Students 3rd - 8th
For this everyday editing learning exercise, students correct grammatical mistakes in a short paragraph about President James Madison. The errors range from capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
Activity
Education World

Every-Day Edit: President John Adams

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this everyday editing instructional activity, students correct grammatical mistakes in a short paragraph about President John Adams. The errors range from capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
Activity
Education World

Every-Day Edit: President James Buchanan

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this everyday editing worksheet, students correct grammatical mistakes in a short paragraph about President James Buchanan. The errors range from punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and grammar.
Activity
Education World

Every-Day Edit: President James Garfield

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this everyday editing activity, students correct grammatical mistakes in a short paragraph about President James Garfield. The errors range from punctuation, capitalization, grammar, and spelling.
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C-SPAN

The Role of the Executive Branch in Policy Making

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Although the president of the United States does not have the power to pass laws, they can propose legislation, veto bills passed by Congress, and issue executive orders that bypass Congress. Six video clips show middle schoolers these...
Lesson Plan
Heritage Foundation

The Powers of the Executive

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Are executives as powerful as they sound? High schoolers find out about the US president and executive branch. A variety of activities include scaffolded reading sections, research assignments, and collaborative group work.
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C-SPAN

Presidential Veto and Congressional Override

For Teachers 6th - 8th
One of the key powers of the executive branch is the president's ability to pass or veto legislation proposed by Congress. Congress, the legislative branch, on the other hand, can override a president's veto. Five film clips show how the...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Harry S. Truman

For Students 3rd - 4th
For this reading comprehension worksheet, learners read facts about Harry S. Truman and choose from multiple choice answers to evaluate their comprehension. Students answer three multiple choice questions.  
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The Importance of Inauguration Day

For Teachers 5th - 9th
As Inauguration Day approaches, prepare your learners by researching the protocol of years past.
Lesson Plan
Anti-Defamation League

Sexism and the Presidential Election

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young historians investigate how sexism impacted the 2020 United States presidential election. They examine media coverage of the six women candidates, engage in a four-corners debate reacting to statements about gender and the...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Cartoons for the Classroom: The Bush and Clinton Years

For Students 10th - 12th
Examine how the Bush and Clinton years are an example of political dynasties. This cartoon provides a way to explore the concept and activate critical thinking skills in order to better grasp U.S. Politics. A fun and educational way to...
Assessment
New York State Education Department

US History and Government Examination: January 2011

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
The presidencies of John F. Kennedy, Richard Nixon, and Ronald Reagan were defined by the Cold War. Using primary source documents and scaffolded analysis questions, pupils explore the effect the Cold War had on these presidencies. A...
Interactive
University of Richmond

The Executive Abroad 1905-2016

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
While the president often appears to jet around the world on diplomatic missions, having the commander in chief travel abroad is a modern phenomenon, starting in the 20th century. Using a graphic, learners explore which presidents...
Lesson Plan
C-SPAN

Presidential Candidate Firsts

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Hilary Clinton may have been the first woman to run for president on a major party ticket, but she was only one example of an historic candidacy. Class members use video clips curated from C-SPAN to examine historical firsts in...

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