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National Humanities Center

Teaching The Great Gatsby: A Common Core Close Reading Seminar

For Teachers 11th - 12th
The 41 slides in a professional development seminar model how to use close reading techniques to examine the many layers of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. In addition to passages from the novel, slides provide biographical...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Presidential Inaugurations: Historical Insights

For Students 9th - 10th
Features inaugural artifacts and highlights of nine presidential inaugurations starting with George Washington who established many of the ceremonial traditions that are still followed today.
Handout
Harp Week

Harp Week: The Presidential Elections: 1904 Roosevelt v. Parker

For Students 9th - 10th
Examines Theodore Roosevelt's role as chief executive after President McKinley's assassination in 1901, his policies during that time, his campaign to win the Republican nomination for the presidential election, the Democratic...
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Presidential Inaugurations

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This resource provides step-by-step lesson plans that detail the Presidential Inauguration. It offers links to superb primary sources (photos, poems, audio, etc.) that catalog past inaugurations. This resource will certainly help...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Presidential Communication: Advanced

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from Khan Academy provides advanced-level practice questions over types of presidential communication. These questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses,...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Presidential Communication: Foundational

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from Khan Academy provides foundational-level practice questions over types of US Presidential communication. These questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Expansion of Presidential Power: Foundational

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from Khan Academy provides foundational-level practice questions over the expansion of presidential power. These questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics...
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Other

Student News Daily: 2016 Presidential Election

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive resource covering the presidential election of 2016. Enrich study with activities, videos, worksheets, etc. Topics range from platforms, candidates, conventions and debates.
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US National Archives

Nara: Presidential Libraries

For Students 9th - 10th
Official website of the Office of Presidential Libraries where you can select one of the fifteen libraries to learn more about it.
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White House Historical Association

White House Historical Association: Brief History of Presidential Inaugurations

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers comprehensive historical background on presidential inaugurations from George Washington to Bill Clinton. Includes images and a trivia quiz to test your knowledge.
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Smithsonian Institution

Tween Tribune: Social Media Is Included in Transfer of Presidential Power

For Students 9th - 10th
One of the many first orders of business for President Trump was to be presented with new ownership of the official POTUS accounts for Twitter and Facebook among other sites. This is the first time social media was a part of the transfer...
Handout
Fact Monster

Fact Monster: Famous Presidential Speeches

For Students 3rd - 8th
Abraham Lincoln, Franklin Roosevelt and others have their famous presidential speeches captured in this database.
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Scholastic

Scholastic History Mystery: Presidents 3: The Presidential Oath of Office

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students try to guess the mystery subject Carlotta Facts, the History Mystery Museum's professor, is studying. They read the clues, do some online and offline research, and then attempt to identify the game's mystery subject, the...
Activity
US National Archives

Nara: Presidential Election Laws: Presidential Election Laws

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this site from the National Archives and Records Administration on the US Constitution and the United States Code for laws and provisions regarding presidential elections.
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Other

Channel One: One Vote 2016: Presidential Election Desk

For Students 9th - 10th
A student's guide to the November 8 election. Channel One's OneVote campaign is the 2016 Presidential Election destination. Meet the candidates, learn about the election process, get the latest news, follow Team OneVote, take quizzes and...
Handout
PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Presidential Election Coverage: Vote 2008: Candidates

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS Online NewsHour provides current election news on the 2008 presidential race with biographical information on Democratic candidate Barack Obama, Republican candidate John McCain, and Third Party candidates Bob Barr and Ralph Nadar....
Activity
Library of Congress

Loc: Oliphant's Anthem Presidential Campaigns

For Students 9th - 10th
Collection of historically significant political cartoons about past presidential campaigns.
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Other

Presidential Candidate Finance Documents

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting look at some of the financial paperwork prospective presidential candidates file with the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
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US National Archives

Nara: Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official site of Herbert Hoover's Presidential Library and Museum. It contains links to information on all actions that occurred during his presidency. Provided by the National Archives and Records Administration(NARA).
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New York Times

New York Times: Campaign 2004: The Presidential Debates

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive web page that contains an a slideshows of the 2004 presidential debates with analysis, video of the debates, and transcripts.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: John Kerry Presidential Campaign, 2004

For Students 9th - 10th
he Wikipedia offers this guide to John Kerry's 2004 presidential campaign. Features endorsements and issue stances on such topics as economy, gun control, abortion and Iraq.
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US National Archives

Nara: Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
From the National Archives and Records Administration, this site offers a great biography of President Herbert Hoover. Detailed information about his presidential library, a kid's link, and a teacher's link. Everything you want to know...
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US National Archives

National Archives: Congress at Work: Presidential Veto

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The veto process is an integral part of our checks and balances. Introduce the power of the presidential veto and override to a class using an example from President Nixon's administration. Materials include the Constitution, worksheets,...
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's Victory in Iran's Presidential Elections

For Students 9th - 10th
Jim Lehrer provides a detailed account of the 2005 Presidential Elections in Iran, focusing on the rise of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad - his campaign promises and his plans for the country. In addition, Lehrer examines how Ahmadinejad's win will...

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