Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Diplomatic Duties

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders research and illustrate the diplomatic policies of American presidents, and write letters critiquing the policies of specific presidents. March 17, 2003)
Activity
Education World

Every-Day Edit: "U.S.-Africa Capital Connection"

For Students 3rd - 8th
For this editing worksheet, students read and edit a paragraph on "U.S.--Africa Capital Connections" to find ten errors in capitalization, punctuation, spelling and/or grammar. Students correct each error.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Lewis and clark...and Jodie, Freddi, and Samantha

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students practice descriptive language when one student describes an object to another student who cannot see it. They guess what the object is and relate the experience to that of the Lewis and Clark expeditionary journals.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Beginning Critical Reading - The White House

For Students 4th - 5th
In these critical reading worksheets, learners read the story about The White House. Students then answer 3 critical reading questions about the passage.
Website
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Monroe

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a biography of President James Monroe. From the left-hand toolbar, select information about his life before presidency, campaigns and elections, and also domestic affairs. Links to the first lady, cabinet members , and...
Handout
Henry J. Sage

Sage American History: James Monroe and the Era of Good Feelings

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete look at the administration of James Monroe and the policies of the Era of Good Feelings. You can read about the domestic policies, foreign affairs, and important decisions of the Supreme Court made during the Monroe...
Primary
University of Groningen

American History: Presidents: James Monroe (1758 1831)

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides texts to James Monroe's inaugural addresses and State of the Union addresses. The Monroe Doctrine text is from his 7th annual address to Congress. Links are provided for each of the other presidents, as well.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Monroe: Foreign Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a great summary of U.S. foreign policy in the Monroe presidency. Find out about the treaties agreed to and the unilateral issuing of the Monroe Doctrine.
Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: James Monroe

For Students 3rd - 8th
A fascinating look at the life of President James Monroe, and his impact on history. Provides brief articles, portraits, as well as photos of documents from the archives of The Library of Congress.
Primary
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Archiving Early America: James Monroe's Obituary

For Students 9th - 10th
A reproduction of President James Monroe's obituary as it appeared in the Niles' Weekly Register, a Baltimore newspaper dated July 23, 1831.
Website
A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: James Monroe

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has James Monroe's biography, events in his presidency, an image gallery, and video clips.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: u.s. Presidents James Monroe

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about James Monroe, the fifth President of the United States. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Handout
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 5. James Monroe

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography highlighting the professional career of President James Monroe. Find details regarding the era of his term, his domestic policies, foreign affairs, and his presidential politics.
Handout
Other

Potus: James Monroe

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive facts about James Monroe and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
Handout
The White House

The White House: Presidents: James Monroe

For Students 9th - 10th
This official site from the White House offers a biography of James Monroe,the 5th President of the United States. Emphasis is given to his role in foreign policy.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Monroe: Campaigns and Elections

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting look at the elections of 1816 and 1820 in which James Monroe ran essentially unopposed by the Federalists.
Website
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Monroe: Domestic Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
A good summary of the domestic policies of the Monroe Administration. Find out about Monroe's Cabinet, the Panic of 1819, the development of a road system, and the adoption of the Missouri Compromise.
Website
Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: Hall of Presidents: James Monroe

For Students 9th - 10th
The portrait presented here resides in the Smithsonian Museum's Hall of Presidents. The site also provides a few brief comments about Monroe's character.
Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: James Monroe

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of James Monroe and summaries of important events during his presidency.
Website
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Monroe: Life Before the Presidency

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll through this article on the events of James Monroe's life before he became President, to find information about his actions as Secretary of State and Secretary of War in James Madison's Cabinet.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography of President James Monroe for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
James Monroe was the 5th president of the United States and his biography can be found on this site.
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Patsy Stevens

Garden of Praise: Biographies for Kids: James Monroe

For Students 3rd - 8th
A brief, yet complete biography of James Monroe. Definitions and pronunciation guides are provided for words that may be unfamiliar to beginning readers. Includes links to biographies of other presidents.
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Other

Chicago Tribune: Presidential Portraits: James Monroe [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
One-page illustrated profile of James Monroe itemizes select biographical facts and key events of his presidency.
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US National Archives

Our Documents: The Monroe Doctrine (1823)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Monroe Doctrine has been used in the past 180 years to let the United States' stance on European involvement in the Western Hemisphere be known. On this interesting site you can view an interactive copy of the original pages of the...