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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Jimmy Carter

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the inspiring life of President Jimmy Carter. Read about his background and achievements, listen to an interview, and view a gallery of pictures.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Presidents as Poets: Jimmy Carter

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of President Jimmy Carter's work as a poet. Includes summary and a link to a video with a reading of one of his poems.
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University of Groningen

American History: Presidents: James Earl Carter State of the Union 1978

For Students 9th - 10th
Details the 1978 State of the Union Address delivered by Jimmy Carter.
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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: A Conversation on Peacemaking With Jimmy Carter

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains the summary of an interview with Jimmy Carter by James Laue at the Fifth Annual National Conference on Peacemaking and Conflict Resolution.
Website
University of Groningen

American History: Presidents: State of the Union 1980

For Students 9th - 10th
The text of the State of the Union Address given by former President Jimmy Carter can be found at this resource.
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Other

Potus: Jimmy Carter

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive facts about Jimmy Carter and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
Website
Curated OER

National Park Service: Jimmy Carter

For Students 9th - 10th
View pictures from the National Historic Site of Jimmy Carter's home town of Plains, Georgia. Museum consists of his high school, campaign headquarters, and boyhood farm.
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: State of the Union Addresses and Messages

For Students 9th - 10th
This site compiles all of the State of the Union addresses and messages by all the presidents in U.S. history (except William Henry Harrison and James A. Garfield).
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Pbs News Hour: The Final Fight Against Guinea Worm Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Former President Jimmy Carter visits Sudan on his campaign to end water-borne guinea worm, a debilitating parasite infection.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Working for the Party | 60 Second Presidents

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on the influence party system has on American presidents. Some presidents were willing to do whatever their party said, while others were much more independent. Students will view videos featuring presidents Warren...
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270 To Win

270towin: 1976 Presidential Election

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1976 won by Jimmy Carter, the first president elected from the Deep South since Zachary Taylor in 1848.
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Other

The Odyssey: Us Trek: Ultimate Anti Americanism: The Iran Hostage Crisis

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of the events of the Iranian Hostage Crisis told from the viewpoint of an Iranian family caught up in the revolution.