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President Ronald Reagan

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At 69 years old, Ronald Reagan was the oldest man ever to be elected president in the United States. After reviewing a thorough history of Reagan's presidency, pupils read the main pro and con arguments to determine if he was a good president. They also watch videos and learn about the Reagan assassination attempt. 

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Read the Did You Know? facts aloud to the class as an engaging introduction to the debate topic
Classroom Considerations
  • Actual time needed for research may differ
  • Requires access to computers and Internet, as well as headphones for watching videos 
Pros
  • Provides a comprehensive list of footnotes and sources
  • Color codes pros and cons to make them easily identifiable 
Cons
  • None