K12 Reader
The Greatest President
Who is the greatest US president? George Washington? Abraham Lincoln? FDR? Find out the opinions of your young historians with this cross-curricular writing prompt that engages them in researching the accomplishments of these influential...
Curated OER
Dude, I'm Interviewing the President
Student define issues and questions they would discuss with a president. Students read "Bill and Leo's Excellent Encounter". Students choose famous personalities, research their celebrity, and create a mock interview with them.
Humanities Texas
Primary Source Worksheet: “Report on Manufacturers,” Annals of Congress
Invite your learners to take a look at life during the term of United States president George Washington through analysis of an interesting primary source. The document summarizes American manufacturing capacities, as detailed by the...
Heritage Foundation
The Powers of the Executive
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.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Presidential Qualifications
Can anyone grow up to be president of the United States? As part of their study of the 2020 election, groups research the constitutional requirements to become president. The class then brainstorms a list of qualifications beyond those...
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US Presidents
Students work in small groups to analyze various presidential campaigns. In this presidential election instructional activity, students research election rules, candidates, and winners from 1900 to 2000. Students will create and present...
Classroom Law Project
How do we hire a President?
What are the job requirements for the office of president of the United States? What attributes should a candidate possess? Are the qualities needed to govern the same as those needed to win? What can an analysis of the management style...
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Advising the President: A Simulated Cabinet Meeting
Students, as Cabinet members, "advise" the President on one current pressing problem or concern facing their department or post. They prepare an Action Plan with possible alternative courses of action that meets budget constraints.
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President Barack Obama Word Jumble
In this word jumble activity, students unscramble the letters to make words associated with President Barack Obama. Students spell 20 words.
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The 36th President: Lyndon B. Johnson, US History
Students research and analyze Lyndon B. Johnson's achievements as the 36th President focusing on his legislative program. They consider how the passage of time can influence a President's reputation.
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President George Washington Alphabetical Order Worksheet
In this online interactive President George Washington worksheet, students examine 10 words and names and then write them in alphabetical order on the lines provided. This worksheet may also be printed for classroom use.
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President Barack Obama Alphabetical Order Worksheet
In this online interactive President Obama activity, students examine 10 words and names regarding the president and his policies and then write them in alphabetical order on the lines provided. This activity may also be printed for...
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President Barack Obama Alphabetical Order Worksheet
In this online interactive President Obama learning exercise, students examine 16 words and names and then write them in alphabetical order on the lines provided. This learning exercise may also be printed for classroom use.
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President George Washington Word Jumble
In this word scramble worksheet, students use the words in the word bank to unscramble the letters and form vocabulary words associated with President George Washington. Students write 20 answers.
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US Policy Toward Egypt: A Dialogue
Students examine U.S. foreign policy concerning the 2011 Egyptian uprising. In this current events lesson, students discuss the uprising in Egypt and examine news reports related to it. Students then discuss their feelings about the...
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President Abraham Lincoln Word Jumble
In this Abraham Lincoln worksheet, students unscramble the letters to spell 20 words pertaining to Abraham Lincoln. There is a word box.
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President George Washington Alphabetical Order
In this alphabetical order worksheet, learners read the words associated with President George Washington. Students alphabetize the 16 words.
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Presidents
Fifth graders choose a particular president to research. They define the task of the project, brainstorm questions, list and evaluate possible sources to answer their questions.
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Presidents: Final Project
Students use their outlines created in previous lessons to begin writing their reports about a president they have researched.
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Presidents: Evaluation
Young scholars evaluate the research papers they have written about a president using an evaluation form. They evaluate both the process and the final product.
Freedom Archives
Special St. Augustine Issue
The articles and images in the June 1964 edition of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference Newsletter detail the events in St. Augustine that were instrumental in the passing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The stirring images and...
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President George Washington Word Jumble
In this word scramble worksheet, students unscramble the letters to form vocabulary words associated with President George Washington. Students write 20 words correctly.
Curated OER
President Abraham Lincoln Alphabetical Order Worksheet
In this online interactive Abraham Lincoln worksheet, students examine 10 Lincoln-related words and names and then write them in alphabetical order on the lines provided. This worksheet may also be printed for classroom use.
Scholastic
The Rise of Railroads: Illinois
Railways not only cross the US, but they are also intertwined with the history of America. Using a timeline format, individuals explore the connections between major events in American history—such as the Civil War—and the rise of the...