Students celebrate President's Day by studying George Washingtion, the US flag, and the American colonies. They sing, Yankee Doodle Dandy.

Eighth graders discover details about Thomas Jefferson's life. In this early American history instructional activity, 8th graders view a PowerPoint presentation that outlines some aspects of Jefferson's life. Students research the life...

Students are taught that there is more to executive branch of the federal government than the president and cabinet. They identify in pairs the names and fucntions of different departments under the executive branch of federal...

Eighth graders explore the political election process. They identify how the system changed during the presidency of Andrew Jackson. Students use analogies and discussion, and answering questions to explore Jackson and his cabinet. ...

Students investigate the residences of presidents found in the state of Ohio. They conduct research in the internet and also looking for buildings dedicated to the memory of presidents. The information is used in order to create brochures.

Students write down facts about George Washington. In this lesson on our first president, students listen to a story about George Washington and retell four facts about him.

In this current events worksheet, learners analyze a political cartoon about President Obama and respond to 3 talking point questions.

Fourth graders study civil rights leaders. In this Civil Rights lesson, 4th graders investigate what it means to stand up for something you believe in after reading about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and President Obama. Students create a...

In this Abraham Lincoln learning exercise, students color and decorate a coloring page highlighting the sixteenth President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln.

In this George Washington worksheet, students color and decorate a picture of the first President of the United States, George Washington.

For this James Madison worksheet, learners color and decorate a picture of the fourth President of the United States, James Madison.

For this James Monroe worksheet, students color and decorate a picture of the fifth President of the United States, James Monroe.

For this John Adams worksheet, students color and decorate a picture of the second President of the United States, John Adams.

For this John Quincy Adams worksheet, students color and decorate a portrait of the sixth President of the United States, John Quincy Adams.

Young scholars brainstorm different names of presidents and reflect upon the importance of the role in government. They demonstrate a knowledge of the important events in the life of Abraham Lincoln. Students conduct research into the...

Students define the term "liberty." They explore the concept of liberty in our nation's history and how it is reflected throughout our rich culture. Students connect the office of the presidency to our nations' development and its place...

Students compare the Alien and Sedition Act to the First Amendment. They read and analyze a primary document and write a synopsis. They brainstorm challenges to the Government or President of the US.

Eleventh graders examine the cultural mood and politics of the 1950's in the United States. They read a section of their text and take notes, view a clip of the movie "Pleasantville" and discuss societal roles in the 1950's, and listen...

In this United States history learning exercise, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions pertaining to the Revolutionary War as George Washington takes control of his Troops. A short...

In this John F. Kennedy biography activity, learners read a one page, detailed biography. They then complete an 8 question quiz.

High schoolers study the image of Andrew Jackson. In this presidential history lesson students investigate the political image that was groomed by Jackson as they examine advertisements. High schoolers compose essays regarding the topic.

In this online interactive history learning exercise, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about James K. Polk. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive learning exercise. 

For this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 6 short answer and essay questions about Andrew Jackson. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet. 

Students read an account of the election from the Journal of the House of Representatives, analyze archival campaign materials, and use an interactive online activity to develop a better understanding of the election of 1824 and its...