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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...
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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Ela Unit: Grade K: A Is for America

For Teachers K
Students read informational and literary texts in order to gather information about people, events, symbols, and ideas that are representative of the United States of America. Students begin to develop an understanding of the United...
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Learning About Our Government

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This instructional activity is designed to inform students about the organization of our nation's government. Students will be introduced to the three branches of American government and the responsibilities of each. They will discuss...
Website
The White House

The White House: Council on Environmental Quality

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a short description of the Council on Environmental Quality and its function within the government.
Handout
The White House

The White House: Office of National Aids Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
The Office of National AIDS Policy was founded to help educate and reduce the number of new cases of HIV/AIDS in the United States. This site links you to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention HIV/AIDS website. Includes video.
Handout
The White House

The White House: Biography of Abigail Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
Profile of First Lady Abigail Adams (1744-1818), wife of the second President of the United States, John Adams.
Handout
The White House

The White House: Presidents: Ronald Reagan

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States. The biography contains a picture as well as a link to the Ronald Reagan Library and Museum.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Three Symbols of the United States

For Teachers K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] Three main symbols of the United States are provided in this informational text: The Liberty Bell, the American flag, and The White House. " Early readers can use the visual cues to help them comprehend...
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Washington, d.c.: David White House

For Students 9th - 10th
Geologist David White of the United States Geological Survey lived in this house from 1910 to 1925. His researches into the distribution of petroleum resources became essential to the oil industry.
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Ca: Elmshaven (Ellen Gould White House)

For Students 9th - 10th
Ellen Gould White lived and worked here from 1900 until her death in 1915. She was notable for her prophetic ministry which led to the rise of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Article
PBS

Frontier House: The Extermination of the American Buffalo

For Students 9th - 10th
The reign of the buffalo across the plains ended in great slaughter by the end of the 19th century. This companion essay to the PBS series, Frontier House, recounts how the decimation of the buffalo occurred, hastened by both white and...
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George Eastman Museum

George Eastman House

For Students 9th - 10th
Photography legend George Eastman's house has been converted into a fascinating museum. Full of photography images and teaching/learning resources.
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The White House

The White House: The Legislative Branch

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A brief summary of the the Legislative Branch of government and guidelines for membership. The powers of Congress, the legislative process, and even the oversights made by government, to prevent abuse of power, are discussed.
Handout
The White House

The White House: Federal Agencies & Commissions

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of federal agencies and commissions with a link to a complete list of them.
Article
CNN

Cnn en Espanol: Week of 10 28 13: La Casa Blanca Se Convierte en La Casa Rosa

For Students 9th - 10th
In Spanish. Brief article notes that the White House was changed to the "Pink House" for one night to raise breast cancer awareness.
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Other

Govspot Executive Branch

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to find links to the following; executive office of the President, the White House, the Departments of the executive branch and more. This is a website that offers a spring board to more information about the executive branch.
Website
American Public Media

American Radio Works: White House Tapes

For Students 9th - 10th
American RadioWorks does an overview of the 19th and 20th century Presidents and their use of taping conversations in the Oval Office and on their phones. Copies of some of these tapes are available as well as the audio of an hour long...
Article
CNN

Cnn: White House Opposes "Flawed" Affirmative Action

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the George W. Bush administration's decision to challenge the affirmative action policies in the University of Michigan's admission processes. Gives reactions from various civic leaders.
Website
The White House

The White House: Office of Science and Technology Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
The President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology was originally established by President Bush and reinstated by President G.W. Bush. This council serves to advise the President through the private sector and the academic...
Interactive
iCivics

I Civics: Win the White House

For Students 9th - 10th
In this virtual simulation game, student will run their own Presidential campaign. Students will raise compaign funds, poll voters, launch media campaigns, making personal appearances, and monitor electoral medeals
Activity
The White House

The White House: The Domestic Policy Council of the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a brief synopsis of the Domestic Policy Council. It provides us with a history of the current Domestic Policy Council (DPC).
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Other

Election 2004: White House

For Students 9th - 10th
Polling reports featuring results from various opinion polls that match Bush, Kerry and Nader. Diverse subjects are included. Updated when new polls are released.
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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...

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