The students will use prior knowledge of Presidents to complete this project. They will devise a platform based on past presidents' qualities and their impact on the nation to run against classmates in an election. Students will use this...

This easy-to-navigate site has George Washington's biography, significant events in his life, an image gallery, and video clips.

An online exhibit of historically pertinent items dealing with the inauguration of a number of US Presidents.

Article 2 of the US Constitution deals with the establishment of the Executive Branch, the election of the President and Vice-President, the powers and responsibilities of the President, and the process of impeachment.

Summaries of events and major accomplishments surrounding President Woodrow Wilson, the United States, and World War 1.

This site is a summary of George Bush's presidency from 1989-1992.

Provides details facts and an overview of the US Mobilization for WW2.

Ben's Guide is a fun way to present U.S. Government to students grades K-12. This site presents an in depth look at the electoral college. Links to related sites are available.

This extensive learning module examines the extent to which conservatism successfully challenged liberal dominance in American culture and politics, and redefined economic policies and political behaviors. It looks at how the end of the...

This extensive learning module examines the role of economic fluctuations in creating new demands on the government to design reforms and how the United States became a dominant military, political, cultural, and economic force in the...

Series episode covers the civil rights movement and the struggle for equality in post-World War II America.

A wonderful, interactive site covering many aspects of the Civil War. See photographs, primary sources, and find interesting tidbits about the war. Included are links to lesson plans, teacher guides, resources, activities, and tools.

Webisode 15 - We Shall Overcome. The history of the United States is presented in a series of webisodes, within each are a number of segments.Included are links to lesson plans, teacher guides, resources, activities, and tools.

PBS provides a detailed overview of America's involvement in World War II and the political movements lead by evil dictators that were sprouting up in countries such as Germany, Spain, Italy, and Japan.

A reproduction of President James Monroe's obituary as it appeared in the Niles' Weekly Register, a Baltimore newspaper dated July 23, 1831.

Do you know why Abraham Lincoln grew a beard? Learn interesting and fun facts about President Lincoln in an easy to read question/answer format.

This site from the University of Massachusetts, Boston provides the text of Herbert Hoover's radio address to the US on October 18, 1931, regarding the unemployment situation.

President Eisenhower's news conference of April 7, 1954, with questions and answers. Includes the complete interview.

This is a speech given by President Eisenhower during the last days of his administration. In it, he cautions against the growing power and influence of the American military-industrial complex. A great primary source that still contains...

The Radical Republicans in Congress did not approve of President Andrew Johnson's attempts to thwart their plans for Reconstruction. See what charges they used to impeach Johnson and find out why he was not removed from office.

In this activity, students will identify different expenses in the US budget and will decide on the order of importance for different expenses.

Which President had the best Inaugural speech? Who had the longest speech? Find out here.

Eighth graders will read about George Washington as President then analyze the different images and sculptures and write a short essay.

Comprehensive information about the 2nd President of the United States. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.