Lesson Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Wackiest White House Pets Extension Activities

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Wackiest White House Pets" by Kathryn Gibbs Davis. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
Graphic
Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: The White House

For Students 9th - 10th
This image is of the north side of the White House located in Washington D.C., USA. The White House is the official residence of the President of the United States of America and is a well known landmark that attracts many visitors every...
Graphic
Curated OER

A View on Cities: Washington: The White House

For Students 9th - 10th
The White House seen from Lafayette Square (Washington)
Website
Other

Presidential Pet Museum: White House Pets 1953 2009

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Trace the history of presidential pets from 1953-2009 with this impressive collection of photos and the leaders who owned them.
Graphic
Other

Mr. Lincoln's White House: Maps of Lincoln's Assassination

For Students 9th - 10th
Features three detailed maps of Abraham Lincoln's assassination; "The Night of April 14th", "Booth Flees Washington", and "Booth Travels April 14th-26th".
Website
Other

Abraham Lincoln's White House: James Speed (1812 1887)

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of Abraham Lincoln's friendship with James Speed and his term as Attorney General in the Lincoln Administration.
Website
Other

Abraham Lincoln's White House: William Dennison (1815 1882)

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the political career of William Dennison (1815-1882), Postmaster General under President Abraham Lincoln. Some historic photographs accompany the reading.
Primary
US National Archives

White House: President Discusses Beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom

For Students 9th - 10th
In this transcript of President George W. Bush's radio announcement to the country concerning the invasion of Iraq, he explains the nation's reasons for entering into war. (March 22, 2003)
Website
Other

Mr. Lincoln's White House: John Palmer Usher (1816 1889)

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the political career of John Usher, once the Secretary of the Interior under President Abraham Lincoln. Interesting historic photographs accompany the information.
Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Healthy Eating: Healthy Eating: Collection

For Students 3rd - 7th
Support healthy eating by using these resources in the classroom. The Healthy Lunchtime Challenge was a nationwide recipe contest for kids ages 8-12 that promotes cooking and healthy eating. Winners attended a "State Dinner" at the White...
Article
DOGO Media

Dogo News: The Obamas Bid a Nostalgic Farewell to World Stage After Eight Years

For Students 3rd - 8th
Barack Obama and his family bid adieu to the White House and all that came with the life they led for the last eight years.
Website
White House Historical Association

White House Historical Association: Brief History of Presidential Inaugurations

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers comprehensive historical background on presidential inaugurations from George Washington to Bill Clinton. Includes images and a trivia quiz to test your knowledge.
Website
University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: The Presidency of George Bush

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site has information about the election and presidency of George H.W. Bush. Links within the text go to other pages with information.
Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Democracy in America: The Modern Presidency: Tools of Power

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This unit details how the role of the President of the United States has evolved to the position it is today since the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. Offers video, readings, web resources and activities.
Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Progressives in the White House

For Students 5th - 8th
Read a brief overview of the three presidents, two Republican and one Democrat, who believed in an activist government to help all the people, and pushed for legislation to reflect their views.
Lesson Plan
Other

Teaching Tennessee History: Lesson Plans for the Classroom Volume Vi [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
From Tennessee to the White House, these series of lesson plans explore the journeys of Presidents Jackson, Polk and Johnson.
Website
US National Archives

Herbert Hoover Presidential Library: Exhibit Galleries: The Wonder Boy

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn why Calvin Coolidge dubbed Hoover, then secretary of commerce, "the wonder boy" and why Hoover's active interest in scientific research, safety regulations, industrial standardization, radio, flood prevention, and other...
Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Teddy Roosevelt: The Rough Rider in the White House

For Students 5th - 8th
A brief, but very interesting biography of the country's youngest president at that time, Theodore Roosevelt. The article gives a good look at his life before he was president, and a hint of what was in store for the country after he...
Website
Other

Presidents & the Constitution: Did You Know?

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you know who the first president was to live in the White House? Find the answer to this and discover many other unusual and interesting facts about some of the presidents of the United States.
Article
A&E Television

History.com: How Jfk's 'Viva Kennedy' Campaign Galvanized the Latino Vote

For Students 9th - 10th
When JFK faced a tight race for the White House in 1960, he turned to a group of Americans who had long been overlooked by political campaigns. One way the nation's first Catholic president sought to gain an edge in the close contest was...
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: What Does the President of the United States Do?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will create a wiki page that reflects the President of the United States fulfilling five of his formal or informal roles. Students will use the Internet to visit the White House Photo Gallery and capture shapshots of the...
Article
New York Times

New York Times: Key Members of the 44th President's Team

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Profiles of the key members of President Barack Obama's team, including his cabinet members, chief of staff, White House Press Secretary, National Security Advisor, Director of the CIA, and more.
Primary
US National Archives

Nara: Explaining Trends in the Gender Wage Gap

For Students 9th - 10th
This White House site provides a report on the gender wage gap by the Council of Economic Advisers. Includes historical data and statistical information, information on the different factors that affect gender pay, what pay...
Article
A&E Television

History.com: 9/11: How Air Traffic Controllers Managed the Crisis in the Skies

For Students 9th - 10th
September 11, 2001 was not a great day in air traffic control. As the morning progressed, four separate terror attacks unfolded in the skies, with hijackers using commercial aircraft as weapons. Perpetrators deliberately flew three of...

Other popular searches