Betty Ford: One Day at a Time

While the resource won't seem like much at first glance, it could actually prove to be very handy. Learners fill in a grid that contains life facts on the Y-axis and the names of first ladies on the X-axis. Great for documenting facts...

Article chronicles the life of Betty Ford, known for her pro-women stance during the 1970s. Important topics include her candid approach to issues such as breast cancer, addictions to alcohol and pain medications, psychiatric counseling,...

Are schools doing enough to address the opioid crisis in America? One school, Hope Academy in Indianapolis, focuses its entire curriculum on recovery from substance abuse. A nine-minute video from PBS documents the school's efforts to...

Read the biography of former First Lady Betty Ford, who survived breast cancer, bouts with alcohol, and drug dependency.

A excellent and detailed depiction of the first battle of Philadelphia Campaign of 1777, with related links.

After reading about the presidential race in 1976, learners think critically about presidential legacy. They read all of the provided background information, related New York Times articles, and then respond to a writing prompt via blog...

Read the story of First Lady Betty Ford also known as Mrs. Gerald Ford. Learn details about her youth, her marriage and family, the White House years, and her later life.

Eleventh graders explore the role and impact of recent First Ladies through research and family interviews, then work in groups to present a documentary portrait to the class.

Learners research the life of the first family. In this U.S. Government activity, students take a White House quiz, read an article about the first family and write in their journals about a typical day in their lives versus what a day...

High schoolers study the legal battles involving same-sex marriage. They examine primary sources and a video regarding the 14th amendment and its implications for gay marriage. They analyze a report of a California case that was sent to...