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What Happened After (Or Before) That?
In this American history activity, learners read two information texts about the White House and the Alamo. Students answer a multiple choice sequencing question about each text.
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Help Abraham Lincoln Get to the White House
In this Abraham Lincoln maze worksheet, students trace a path in a simple maze that will take Abraham Lincoln to the White House. On the sides of the maze, students read 7 interesting time- line facts of the life of this famous American.
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Visions of America
In this history worksheet, students identify five images and discuss why each one might remind someone of America and the freedoms we treasure.
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White House Spins Iraqi Polling
Students compare and contrast the methodology and results of two polls on Iraqis' views of the quality of life in their country. By examining the summary documents accompanying the polls, students draw conclusions about how polls are...
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Cory in the House: "New Kid in Town"
Students, after watching the program "New Kid in Town," are introduced to the White House in Washington, D.C. They explore the difficulties of fitting into a new environment along with new acquaintances. They stress and address the...
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A President's Home and the President's House
Young scholars identify specific examples demonstrating how present-day White House reflects duties, powers, and privileges of the office of President, and
compare and contrast Thomas Jefferson's Monticello with the White House.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Lesson 1: What Is the Purpose of the White House?
Pupils view images of presidents working and living at the White House. They list activities that take place at the White House and discuss the many purposes of the building.
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The White House or Bust: How Americans Elect Their President
Students explain the presidential duties and who is eligible to run for president. In this The White House or Bust article, students complete a map of the electoral college. In addition students analyze historical campaign posters....
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Let's E-mail the White House - An Internet Project
Students complete the activity "Internet Scavenger Hunt of the White House" to become familiar with the White House Web Site. They then answer questions on an activity sheet, analyze information, and form good questions to e-mail.
National First Ladies' Library
State Dinners And Funerals: Protocol And Diplomacy
Learners investigate the use of dinners and funerals as protocol in the life of American Government. They conduct research using the internet and a variety of resources. The information is used in order to answer key questions about...
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Keys To Our House-the White House
Students explore the history of the White House from four different perspectives: as a symbol, a public and private place, technological advances, and changing needs. They take a virtual tour of the White House and explore its history....
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Keys to Our House-The White House
Students explore what it means to be an American citizen. Students investigate the history of the White House from a variety of perspectives: as a symbol, a public and private place, and changing needs.
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Happy Birthday Whitehouse
First graders explore the White House and its history through celebrating its birthday. Basic facts are examined and personal experiences related to the exploration of this structure.