Unit Plan
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University

De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: What Is Your Own Big Plan? [Pdf]

For Teachers 8th
"What is Your Own Big Plan?" contains excerpts from a speech by President Barack Obama, Arlington, Virginia, September 8, 2009, concerning the need for a good education regardless of vocational plans. It is followed by a writing...
Activity
Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Actively Seek Out Information That Challenges Our Beliefs

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
Based upon a speech delivered by President Barack Obama, this activity encourages students to check out the "flip side" of issues before making up your mind.
Article
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Parades, Memories and Appreciation: Veterans Day 2016

For Students 9th - 10th
Demonstrations of respect and appreciation for those who have served in the armed forces are found throughout the United States on November 11. Find parades and comments from President Barack Obama which took place on Veteran's Day 2016.
Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Kerry, John Forbes 1943

For Students 9th - 10th
Summary of the political career of John Kerry, former Democratic Senator from Massachusetts, former Secretary of State under President Barack Obama, and Democratic nominee for President of the United States in 2004.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Civil Rights for Kids: Timeline of African American Civil Rights

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the timeline of the history African-American Civil Rights in the United States from the Emancipation Proclamation to the March on Washington to Barack Obama becoming president on this website.
Graphic
270 To Win

270towin: 2008 Presidential Election

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a map and detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 2008 won by Barack H. Obama. This election was the first in which an African American was elected President and also the first time two sitting senators ran...
Graphic
Curated OER

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For Students 9th - 10th
The Washington Post keeps tabs on President Obama through the latest news and reports on the important issues.
Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Death of Osama Bin Laden

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed facts and information on the events leading to the death of Osama bin Laden in Pakistan on May 2, 2011.

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