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Edutopia

Edutopia: Presidents' Day: A Life Lesson for Students

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
With this resource, teachers can lead students in a topical conversation regarding President's Day. This free-form instructional activity includes suggested questions and encourages student discussion about the powers and...
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Teachnology

Teachnology: President's Day Teaching Theme

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Enhance teaching and learning about President's Day with these excellent resources including worksheets, activities, website extensions.
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Schools of California Online Resources for Education

Score: President's Day

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Find out about the achievements of President George Washington and President Abraham Lincoln. Includes links to President's day activities and information, plus resources for each president and a list of literature relating to each.
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The White House

The White House: Photo Gallery: Celebrating President's Day

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a slideshow of important moments in the history of the American presidency. Includes photographs of presidential inaugurations, candid images of presidents and copies of inauguration day speeches.
Interactive
Vocabulary University

My vocabulary.com: Presidents' Day

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This page has a variety of vocabulary puzzles and activities using 36 vocabulary words on the topic of Presidents' Day. It also includes an extensive Vocabulary Word List for Presidents' Day (382 words) and ideas for President's Day...
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Teacher Planet

Teacher Planet: Presidents' Day

For Teachers 9th - 10th
One stop site for lessons, units, clipart, worksheets, activities, etc. pertaining to Presidents' Day.
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Center For Civic Education

Center for Civic Education: Presidents' Day Lessons

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Presidents' Day lessons for Grades 10-12 on the constitutional legacies of George Washington, James Madison, Abraham Lincoln, and Ronald Reagan, and how they shaped the history and Constitution of our nation. Each instructional activity...
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ABCya

Ab Cya: Presidents' Day Word Search

For Students 3rd - 6th
Presidents' Day Word Search is a fun holiday activity for children. Kids learn and practice Presidents' Day vocabulary by searching for the words in the puzzle. Puzzles can be played interactively on the computer or printed out.
Interactive
ABCya

Ab Cya: Presidents' Day Crossword Puzzle

For Students 3rd - 6th Standards
ABCya's President's Day Crossword Puzzle is a fun and interactive way for kids to test their knowledge of President's Day vocabulary words and facts. The crossword puzzle can be played on the computer or by printing on paper. The...
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Read Works

Read Works: Presidents' Day Is Here!

For Teachers 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and how they are celebrated each year on President's Day. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading...
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US Mint

United States Mint: h.i.p. Pocket Change: Presidents' Day

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use the information and games on this site to learn interesting facts about not only George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, but about other U.S. Presidents too.
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Read Works

Read Works: Presidents' Day

For Students K
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Presidents' Day and how it was established as a national holiday. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Everything ESL

President's Day: George Washington

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This "President's Day: George Washington" unit will provide many downloads and resources. Teach ESL students about the first president, U.S. Flag, and the American colonies. It provides internet sites for further research.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: President's Day and Fun Facts

For Students 3rd - 8th
Kids learn about President's Day and read a list of fun and interesting facts about the Presidents of the United States on this website.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: President's Day for Early Elementary

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Lesson for early elementary and special education students using graphic organizers/thinksheets to learn about George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and honesty. Students finish by creating pop-up or pocket books about honesty with teacher...
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: President's Day Trivia

For Teachers 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart contains trivia questions about presidents of the 20th century that can be used as a short review quiz or just to have fun on President's Day.
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Stanford University

Beyond the Bubble: Creating Columbus Day

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Assessment in which students use a primary source excerpt from President Benjamin Harrison's proclamation of Columbus Day as a national holiday in 1892 and their knowledge of history to answer a given...
Primary
Teaching American History

Teaching American History: Address on Constitution Day

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the speech given by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on September 17, 1937, honoring the Constitution and applying the tenets of the Constitution to contemporary issues in the 1930s.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Presidents' Day

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipcharts students learn about George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and George Bush throughout the interactive pages. Students can also watch online movies, and teachers can assess their...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: All About the Holidays

For Students 1st - 6th
We celebrate many holidays but have you ever wondered how the tradition began? Find out through a collection of short, fun and informative videos about Christmas, Columbus Day, Halloween, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, President's Day, Ramadan,...
Primary
American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: The President's News Conference on v E Day

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is the transcript of the news conference President Harry S. Truman had on May 8, 1945, just before the release of his proclamation declaring the end of hostilities in Europe. Read why he released this early to journalists, and enjoy...
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iCivics

I Civics: For the President, All in a Day's Work

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars learn the primary responsibilities of the president and how those duties connect to the powers the Constitution grants to the Executive Branch.
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National Geographic

National Geographic: 13 Days: President Kennedy and the Cuban Missile Crisis

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on the Cuban Missile Crisis from President Kennedy's perspective. Students role-play Kennedy's advisors over the critical 13-day period of the crisis, researching, discussing, and presenting the different policy...
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Other

Mt. Vernon Ladies' Association: Washington's "First 100 Days"

For Students 9th - 10th
A "President's First 100 Days" has become a barometer by which to measure the success of the rest of his term. George Washington had the added weight of launching our new nation in his first 100 days. Use this interactive timeline to see...

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