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Read Works: u.s. Presidents Martin Van Buren

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about U.S. President Martin Van Buren. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Remembering the u.s. Presidents

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Video, with accompanying lyrics, features a quick mnemonic device for remembering the order of the U.S. presidents and how many terms each president served. Includes quick reference guide to the first ten presidents. [2:06]
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Presidential Recording Program

For Students 9th - 10th
Great resource for those interested in the history of the American presidency. Presented here are the digital sound files and summaries of taped recordings from six U.S. Presidents including the controversial Nixon tapes.
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Google Maps Mashups: u.s. History: u.s. Presidents and Their Spouses

For Students 9th - 10th
A visual of where the U.S. Presidents spouses are originally from.
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Fun Brain

Fun Brain: Who Is That? (u.s. Presidents, Scientists & Mathematicians)

For Students 3rd - 8th
A fun game in which players use clues to identify important figures in history (either U.S. presidents or famous scientists and mathematicians).
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Fact Monster

Fact Monster: Inaugural Addresses of u.s. Presidents

For Students 3rd - 8th
From George Washington to George W. Bush, find the Inaugural Addresses of all U.S. Presidents in this complete file.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Warren Gamaliel Harding (1865 1923)

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive biographical reference source detailing the life and presidency of Warren G. Harding. Delves into his politics, his campaigns and elections, and his personal life.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Ulysses S. Grant

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive biography of Ulysses S. Grant including information about his life before his presidency, detailed essays on various aspects of presidency, brief biographies of members of his cabinet, and copies of his presidential papers.
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Library of Congress

Loc: u.s. Presidents, First Ladies, Vice Presidents: Selected Images

For Students 9th - 10th
This chronological archive presents photographs of American presidents. Also includes images of first ladies and vice presidents.
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ProCon.org

Pro Con: 2008 Election: Which Candidate Would Make the Best u.s. President?

For Students 9th - 10th
Archived Material. Who are the 2008 presidential candidates and what are their views on today's most important issues? This site offers a comprehensive overview of the question "Which candidate would make the best President?" The topic...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Herblock's Presidents

For Students 9th - 10th
Historically significant collection of political cartoons featuring U.S. Presidents from Library of Congress online teacher-student resources.
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University of Groningen

American History: Presidents: Martin Van Buren: 8th President of the Usa

For Students 9th - 10th
Site containing links to the text of four State of the Union Addresses (1837-1840) and one Inaugural Address (1837) of Martin van Buren, U.S. president from 1837 to 1841.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Ulysses S. Grant: Foreign Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
From the impressive site by Miller Center about the U.S. presidents, this page details the foreign policy highlights and disasters of the Grant Administration.
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Read Works: u.s. Presidents George Washington

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about George Washington, the first President of the United States. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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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.
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Read Works: u.s. Presidents John Quincy Adams

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about John Quincy Adams, the sixth President of the United States. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: u.s. Presidents Andrew Jackson

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the United States. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: u.s. Presidents James Madison

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about James Madison, the fourth President of the United States. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: u.s. Presidents Thomas Jefferson

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A biographical text about Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: u.s. Presidents William H. Harrison & John Tyler

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Vice President John Tyler becoming President of the United Stated after the death of President William H. Harrison. A question sheet is available to help students build...
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Google

Google Earth: Showcase: u.s. Presidents

For Students 9th - 10th
Google Earth provides a showcase for which to meet the presidents of the United States throughout its history. Find their birthplaces and other facts about them.
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Read Works: u.s. Presidents John Adams

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about John Adams, the second president of the United States. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: William Jefferson Clinton

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine the office of the 42nd President of the United States of America. AmericanPresident.org effectively presents the life of William Jefferson Clinton.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Writing in u.s. History: Imperialism and Spanish American War

For Students 9th - 10th
Trace the causes and debates that led to the Spanish-American War, including "yellow journalism" press coverage, President McKinley's declaration of war, and sentiments about imperialism. In this interactive lesson from WGBH, students...

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