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Obama Hope Poster

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students consider constitutional rights. In this Bill of Rights lesson, students complete an activity guide regarding the property rights regarding the Obama "Hope" poster. Students respond to discussion questions pertaining to the topic.
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Lesson Plan
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What Does 'Post Racial' Mean, Anyway?

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore where they personally stand on a post-election continuum, spanning from euphoria to despair.  In this American History lesson, 8th graders read and discuss an article immediately following the election and a later...
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Our Unfinished Work

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students investigate the racism elements after the election of President Barack Obama. In this racism lesson, students read a recent article about 'post-racial' society. Students compile a list of achieving a post-racial society and...
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Lesson Plan
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A More Perfect Union: Barack Obama's Race Speech at the National Constitution Center

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore the process of perfecting the Union through changes made to the Constitution, and through the powers delegated to each branch of government.  In this American Government lesson, 11th graders research various...
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Helping Students Do History on the First Day of Class

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students watch a video about Barack Obama and problems he faces as the president. In this president lesson plan, students write their own list and then compile a class list of problems and discuss them.
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Lesson Plan
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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 lesson, students define justice and sing a song about activism. Students review the biographies...
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Worksheet
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Barack Obama

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this black history learning exercise, students read a short, informational passage about Barack Obama. Students then answer 8 questions about the text.
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Interactive
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Barack Obama

For Students 4th - 6th
For this online interactive Barack Obama worksheet, learners respond to 15 fill in the blank and multiple choice questions regarding the information included in the provided paragraphs.
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Worksheet
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Barack Obama: Crossword Puzzle

For Students 5th - 8th
In this United States history worksheet, students use the 15 clues in order to fill in the crossword puzzle with the appropriate answers pertaining to Barack Obama.
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Worksheet
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Barack Obama Worksheet

For Students 4th - 5th
In this President Barack Obama worksheet, learners match 20 words pertaining to the life of our current President with the phrases and facts that go with them.
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Lesson Plan
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Obama as a Writer

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders examine the writings of President Obama. In this Current Events lesson, 12th graders read and analyze two articles by President Obama. Students discuss their reactions to these articles.
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Worksheet
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You Know the Answer

For Students 4th Standards
In this problem solving worksheet, 4th graders are given an answer to a question and must solve the mathematical problems to discover the secret question. Students solve for 18 problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication and...
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Worksheet
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United States Presidents

For Teachers 4th - 6th
In this word search learning exercise, learners locate and circle the forth-three United states Presidents from Washington to Obama.
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Unit Plan
Museum of the Moving Image

Museum of the Moving Image: 2008 Obama vs. Mc Cain

For Students 9th - 10th
View presidential campaign advertisement from the 2008 election that included the slogans "Change We Can Believe In" and "Country First". Features video clips, information about the candidates, and election results.
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Unit Plan
Museum of the Moving Image

Museum of the Moving Image: 2012 Obama vs. Romney

For Students 9th - 10th
View presidential campaign advertisement from the 2012 election. Features video clips, information about the candidates, and election results.
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Primary
American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: State of the Union Addresses and Messages

For Students 9th - 10th
This site compiles all of the State of the Union addresses and messages by all the presidents in U.S. history (except William Henry Harrison and James A. Garfield).
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Website
CNN

Cnn: The First 100 Days of the 44th President Barack Obama

For Students 9th - 10th
CNN presents news coverage of the first hundred days of the Barack Obama administration. Discover what progress he's made on his campaign promises, the state of the economy, and what global challenges await him. Includes interactives.
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Website
CNN

Cnn: Election Center 2008

For Students 9th - 10th
A great center for information on the election of 2008, this includes information on the candidates, the path to the presidency, money raised and spent by candidates and the important issues at stake.
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Website
Other

Wall Street Journal: Mc Cain Versus Obama: Battle Lines Over Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
The Wall Street Journal explores how presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain differ in their views on important policy issues such as business, economy, energy, healthcare, taxes, and education, among others. Includes links...
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Website
Other

Office of the President Elect: The Economic Plan

For Students 9th - 10th
Obama outlines his plan to meet the "most serious economic crisis since the Great Depression." This report lists immediate actions that should be taken such as job creation, relief for struggling families, and assistance for homeowners.
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Article
PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Obama's Transition to Power

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS provides in-depth news coverage of Obama's presidential transition including analysis, interviews, background reports, a list of key positions (named as they are filled), and related links. Continuously updated.
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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....
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Unit Plan
US House of Representatives

History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: Barack Obama

For Students 9th - 10th
Highlights of the career of African American Senator Barack Obama, Democrat from Illinois, 2005-2008. He went on to be elected President of the United States on November 4, 2008.
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Website
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Barack Obama as President

For Students 9th - 10th
Analyze the historic presidency of Barack Obama. Study his economic and foreign policy using the following summary, bibliography, questions for critical thinking, and a question/answer section from the community.