Beginning with a quick writing prompt, young historians write about what they will remember most about President Obama's legacy. The activity opens up a larger discussion and exploration of his accomplishments, milestones, and the impact his presidency had on the nation and each individual.

Concepts

barack obama, presidency, presidential roles and powers, united states presidents

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Include in a biography study
• Present the vocabulary words before beginning the lesson
• Be sure to make available the idea that some of Obama's key events may not resonate with everyone in the class

Classroom Considerations

• Have the quick write prompt written on the board or projected for the class to see upon entering the classroom
• Ensure learners responses and discussions are respectful

Pros

• The quick write opens the topic up to discussion and promotes participation
• Comes with an interactive timeline that looks at Obama's years 

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.6.1 RI.6.7 RI.7.1 RI.7.7 RI.8.1 RI.8.7 W.6.1.a W.7.1.a W.8.1.a