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Electoral College Policy Brief to the Virginia Governor\ Electoral College Policy Brief to the Virginia Governor

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine the voting process for the President of the United States.  In this American Government lesson, 8th graders research the viewpoints on this system.  Students participate in a debate on this process. 
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Letter to the President

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this letter to the President worksheet, students write a letter to the President about earthquakes and volcanoes. Students include 4 bullet points in their letters.
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Introducing George Washington

For Teachers K
Students write down facts about George Washington. In this lesson on our first president, students listen to a story about George Washington and retell four facts about him.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt

For Students 6th - 12th
In this presidential history worksheet, students respond to 9 essay and short answer questions about the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
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Ronald Reagan

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about the life and accomplishments of Ronald Reagan.
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Thomas Jefferson

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about the accomplishments of Thomas Jefferson . Students may check some of their answers on the interactive...
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John F. Kennedy

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive history worksheet, learners respond to 11 short answer and essay questions about the achievements of John F. Kennedy. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet.
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James Madison

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about James Madison. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Making of Our First President

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate George Washington's military career. In this George Washington lesson, students research the contributions of Washington the colonial military and then write editorials about his accomplishments for a mock...
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President's Day Scramble

For Teachers 5th - 8th
In this President's Day activity, students review presidential history as they read a sentence about each president and unscramble words in each of the sentences.
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Evaluating the Options: A Conversation with the President

For Students 2nd - 12th
In this presidential history worksheet, students complete the provided graphic organizer where they list arguments for and against invasion as well as the decision regarding historical invasion.
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U.S. Presidential Facts Activity

For Students 5th - 8th
In this U.S. Presidents learning exercise, students click on the links in the questions about U.S. Presidents to find the answers to the questions and then come back and answer the questions. Students answer 15 questions total.
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Lyndon B. Johnson's Presidency

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. For this presidential history lesson, students research the accomplishments of Lyndon B. Johnson. Students create wanted...
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Washington and the Modern Presidency

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine the precedents set by George Washington. In this presidential history lesson, 8th graders discuss the challenges Washington faced as president and how he shaped the presidency to suit his leadership skills....
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US Presidents

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students work in small groups to analyze various presidential campaigns. In this presidential election instructional activity, students research election rules, candidates, and winners from 1900 to 2000. Students will create and present...
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Letter to the President

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders practice letter writing by writing an e-mail to the President.  In this U.S. Government lesson, 3rd graders express their concerns about issues taking place at public schools by writing an e-mail to the President of...
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Hindsight is 20-20Presidential First 100 DaysPresentation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this American history activity, students research the first 100 days of several American Presidents. Students use their research...
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Arthur Meets the President

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students take a pre-test on presidential knowledge.  In this president and Washington, D.C. lesson, students read Arthur Meets the President and discuss it.  Students work in groups to brainstorm everything they know about the...
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Tales of Truman's Travels Fifty Years Ago

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study President Truman and the Whistlestop Campaign. For this US history instructional activity, 4th graders complete a KWL about President Truman and write letters to stops on Truman's Whistlestop Campaign. Students...
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American Presidents

For Students 5th - 11th
In this American presidents worksheet, students match the descriptions of 25 presidents to the appropriate listed presidents' names.
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Gilbert Stuart and Presdidential Portraits

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners read passages about the context of paintings for artist Gilbert Stuart. In this art history lesson, students study paintings by artist Gilbert Stuart and learn about the context of his art. Learners then complete a presidential...
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The Role of the Executive Branch in the Lawmaking Process

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students research the Executive Branches role in making a law. For this law making lesson plan, students study the history of the Constitution and see how much power the President has in making a bill into a law. Students then research...
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The U.S. Presidents

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars identify the Presidents of the U.S. by their physical characteristics and their impact on America. In this Presidents lesson plan, students read about each President, look at their pictures, and identify each of them based...
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Defenders of Justice

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students research abolitionists, civil rights advocates, and their allies to learn about racism and justice. In this racism and justice instructional activity, students define justice and sing a song about activism. Students review the...