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University of Oklahoma

University of Oklahoma College of Law: State of the Union Address Obama, 2011

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides complete text of President Barack Obama's 2011 State of the Union Address given January 24, 2012.
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BBC

Bbc News: Historic Moment as Obama Sworn In

For Students 9th - 10th
The swearing in of Barack Obama as President of the United States is covered through photos, videos, his inaugural speech, and supplemental stories and views. [20 January 2009]
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: Lesson Plan: Obama's First 100 Days

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will compare and contrast the First 100 Days of Franklin Roosevelt with those of Barack Obama.
Website
A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: Barack Obama

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has Barack Obama's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, videos, and more.
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Fact Monster

Fact Monster: Barack Obama

For Students 3rd - 8th
Brief biography of the first US black president, Barack Obama.
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DOGO Media

Dogo News: Obamas Celebrate Star Wars Day

For Students K - 1st
Read about how the Obama family celebrated Star Wars Day! Includes video.
Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: President Obama's 2015 State of the Union Address

For Students 9th - 10th
A learning module that begins with "President Obama's 2015 State of the Union Address" by President Barack Obama, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF...
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DOGO Media

Dogo News: The Obamas Bid a Nostalgic Farewell to World Stage After Eight Years

For Students 3rd - 8th
Barack Obama and his family bid adieu to the White House and all that came with the life they led for the last eight years.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography of President Barack Obama for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the life story of Barack H. Obama who is the 44th president of the United States on this site.
Article
BBC

Bbc Newsround: President Barack Obama Renames Mountain in Alaska

For Students 2nd - 5th
Article reports on the restoration of the official name of the tallest mountain in North America to Denali.
Article
CBS

Cbs News: Obama's Remarks on Education

For Students 9th - 10th
United States' President Barack Obama emphatically shares his concern and vision of the American education systems to the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. March 10, 2009.
Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: Obama Takes Oath on Lincoln Bible

For Students 9th - 10th
The small velvet covered Lincoln inaugural Bible served as the swearing-in Bible for Obama. Read about the history of this cherished book.
Article
PBS

News Hour Extra: Obama Overturns Restrictions on Stem Cell Research

For Students 9th - 10th
Utilize this segment highlighting President Barack Obama's reversal of the decisions the Bush Administration regarding stem cell research in the classroom. March 10, 2009.
Lesson Plan
Museum of the Moving Image

Museum of the Moving Image: Admaker, Obama vs. Mc Cain: "Fundamentals" (2008)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson plan to accompany two interactive activities. In the first activity, students must convert a political ad for Barack Obama into one that promotes John McCain. The second activity has them create their own campaign ad. The ads...
Unit Plan
OpenStax

Open Stax: Hope and Change

For Students 9th - 10th
In 2008, American voters, tired of war and dispirited by the economic downturn, elected a relative newcomer to the political scene who inspired them and made them believe that the United States could rise above political partisanship....
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: The Courage to Take Action: A Lesson From Rosa Parks

For Teachers 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A speech given by President Barack Obama at a dedication ceremony for a Rosa Parks statue in Washington, D. C. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works

Read Works: Legacy of the Marchers on Washington

For Teachers 11th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An excerpt of a speech given by President Barack Obama commemorating the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Hello, Mr. President

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] A biographical text about President Barack Obama. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Curated OER

Guardian: Barack Obama's War: The Final Push in Afghanistan

For Students 9th - 10th
Barack Obama has an ambitious timetable for the withdrawal of forces from Afghanistan. This article discusses the deployment of an extra 30,000 troops within 6 months and the withdrawal to being in 2011 and end in 2013. (22 December 2009)
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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Curated OER

Guardian: Barack Obama's War: The Final Push in Afghanistan

For Students 9th - 10th
Barack Obama has an ambitious timetable for the withdrawal of forces from Afghanistan. This article discusses the deployment of an extra 30,000 troops within 6 months and the withdrawal to being in 2011 and end in 2013. (22 December 2009)
Website
US Senate

Barack Obama Inaugural Website

For Students 9th - 10th
A New Birth of Freedom is the 2009 Inaugural theme. Official site lists the events and history of the Presidential Inauguration.
Article
CNN

Cnn: Obama, Clinton Meet to Discuss North Korea Trip

For Students 9th - 10th
President Bill Clinton met with President Barack Obama to brief him on Clinton's trip to North Korea to secure the release of two journalists. Talks also included Clinton's meeting with reclusive leader Kim Jong Il. (8/18/2009)
Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Obama, Barack 1961

For Students 9th - 10th
Summary of the political career of Barack Obama, former Democratic Senator from Illinois and 44th President of the United States.

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