Lesson Plan
Edutopia

Edutopia: Presidents' Day: A Life Lesson for Students

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
With this resource, teachers can lead students in a topical conversation regarding President's Day. This free-form lesson plan includes suggested questions and encourages student discussion about the powers and responsibilities of the...
Interactive
ABCya

Ab Cya: Presidents' Day Word Search

For Students 3rd - 6th
Presidents' Day Word Search is a fun holiday activity for children. Kids learn and practice Presidents' Day vocabulary by searching for the words in the puzzle. Puzzles can be played interactively on the computer or printed out.
Lesson Plan
iCivics

I Civics: The First 100 Days

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Discover the history behind the "First 100 Days" and its impact on the American presidency. Young scholars will evaluate the fairness of judging presidents based on this somewhat arbitrary time period.
Primary
NBC

Nbc News: Text of President Obama's School Speech

For Students 9th - 10th
The official text of President Obama's 'back to school' speech from 2009. It was released to the public one day prior to being shared with the nation's students.
Website
PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of the u.s: New Deal

For Students 6th - 8th
Read about Franklin Roosevelt's background, his political experience before he was elected president in 1932, and his actions to help the people of the United States in the grips of the Great Depression.
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CNN

Cnn: Student News: Week of 4 28 14: April 24, 2014

For Students 9th - 10th
News program reports on the current events of the day. Includes a video, transcript and critical analysis questions. Video.

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