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Presidents' Day resources for Microsoft Word and for homeschool
Founding Fathers and Jacksonian Webquest (George Washington to John Tyler)
Founding Fathers and Jacksonian Webquest (George Washington to John Tyler)
Students will gain basic knowledge about our first Presidents by completing an internet-based worksheet. The President webquest uses the following great website.
http://www.ducksters.com/biography/uspresidents/
The wonderful clip art is from The Artventurous Life.
My students enjoy learning new facts about the Presidents from the website. I usually use this activity as a review or introduction activity for my middl
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4th - 10th
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Also included in:Â George Washington Lesson Plan Collection
John Adams HBO Series Episode 2 - "Independence" Video Graphic Organizer
Do your students struggle to keep up with answering video questions?
These graphic organizers are printable handouts that students can use to record what they've learned about each president while watching the show.
Most students need time to process and think about what they are watching before writing it down. The graphic organizer format allows the students freedom to write down what they learn, and reduces the anxiety of "missing what the speaker said".
What I love most about this type o
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Grades:
8th - 12th
The Presidents (2005) Documentary Viewing Guide:Summary/Vocabulary/Questions/KEY
"The Presidents" (2005) is a documentary series that provides an in-depth exploration of the lives and legacies of the Presidents of the United States. Produced by the History Channel, the series covers each president from George Washington to George W. Bush, offering insights into their personal backgrounds, political careers, key achievements, and challenges faced during their time in office. Through archival footage, expert analysis, and interviews with historians and scholars, "The President
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â President's Day Documentary Viewing Guide BUNDLE
John Adams HBO Series Episode 1 - "Join or Die" Video Graphic Organizer
Do your students struggle to keep up with answering video questions?
These graphic organizers are printable handouts that students can use to record what they've learned about each president while watching the show.
Most students need time to process and think about what they are watching before writing it down. The graphic organizer format allows the students freedom to write down what they learn, and reduces the anxiety of "missing what the speaker said".
What I love most about this type o
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Washington (2020) Documentary Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions
"Washington" is a historical documentary miniseries that delves into the life and legacy of George Washington, the first President of the United States. Through a blend of dramatic reenactments, expert interviews, and archival footage, the series explores Washington's journey from his early days as a Virginia planter to his pivotal role in the American Revolution and his presidency. It examines his leadership qualities, his struggles and triumphs, and his lasting impact on the formation of the U
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â President's Day Documentary Viewing Guide BUNDLE
Progressive Period Presidents (Garfield to Harding) Webquest
Progressive Period Presidents (James Garfield to Warren Harding) Students will gain basic knowledge about our Presidents during the Progressive time period by completing an internet-based worksheet. The President webquest uses the following great website.http://www.ducksters.com/biography/uspresidents/My students enjoy learning new facts about the Presidents from the website. I usually use this activity as a review or introduction activity for my middle school students and it takes at least one
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4th - 10th
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Small Group Reader's Theaters for Patriotic Occasions
This group of scripts was written to support social studies standards and learning. I use them for teaching US history as well as for holidays like: July 4th, Memorial Day, Voting, Veteran's Day, President's Day etc. They are for groups of 3 to 5 students. Scripts included are: The Flag Code, George Washington and the Cherry Tree, George Washington the President who Loved Dogs, The REAL Story of Uncle Sam, The Star Spangled Banner, and The Right to Vote. There are 6 scripts. They usually sell fo
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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Primary School Lesson: President's Day Escape Room Activity: Outline/Rationale
Objective: To encourage teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills among primary school students through a President-themed escape room.Escape rooms are inherently captivating and foster active participation. By incorporating President's Day themes, students are likely to find the lesson enjoyable and memorable.Primary School Lesson: President's Day Escape Room OutlineRationale/Outline/Vocabulary/Clues
Grades:
K - 8th
Also included in:Â Primary School Lesson: Holiday Escape Room Outlines BUNDLE
Large Bundle! George Washington Social Media Creative Activities For All Ages!
In the George Washington Social Media Activity Bundle, students will transport themselves back to the era of George Washington and explore history through the lens of social media. They'll be tasked with using their creativity and relatability to convey different messages on four popular social media platforms: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Each platform comes with unique instructions and challenges, requiring students to adapt their communication style and content to fit the constra
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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The Ultimate US Presidents Quiz Book - 125 Questions with Answers! Activity
This 24 page, 125 question quiz is on the Presidents of the United States.It is a fun way for classes to learn about the Presidents and check their understanding. It can be used as is or edited as it is in MS Word format.These questions can be randomised, used for quizzes, or cut up and laminated as flashcards.The color background can be changed to suit if needed to be printed in black and white.I hope you enjoy this resource and find it useful.
Grades:
4th - 11th
Also included in:Â Presidents of the United States MEGA Bundle
The Presidents of the United States Activity Booklet
This 23 page activity booklet on the Presidents of the United States contains:50 short answer questions10 guess who clues 10 match the First Lady with the President questions15 Vice Presidents who were their President questions20 multiple choice questionsThis is editable in MS Word format to allow you to do with it what you will! Can be used as is or parts can be used as starters, plenaries, bell ringers, warm ups, or just classroom activities or quizzes.Hope this is useful and you and your stud
Grades:
4th - 11th
Also included in:Â Presidents of the United States MEGA Bundle
President Abraham Lincoln: Informational Text, Images, and Assessment
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: Describe the life, presidency, and accomplishments of Abraham Lincoln. A 10 question assessment is on page 2 of the worksheet that assesses the students over the informative text section. There is also an answer key on page 3 for teacher use
Grades:
4th - 9th
President George Washington: Informational Text, Images, and Assessment
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: Describe the life, presidency, and accomplishments of George Washington A 10 question assessment is on page 2 of the worksheet that assesses the students over the informative text section. There is also an answer key on page 3 for teacher us
Grades:
4th - 9th
The History and Significance of Presidents' Day: Text, Images, and Assessment
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: Describe the history and significance of President’s Day. A 10 question assessment is on page 2 of the worksheet that assesses the students over the informative text section. There is also an answer key on page 3 for teacher use. The entire
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4th - 9th
Chemistry President's day Invisible Ink Washington History or Science activity
Teach physical and chemical change thru the science of "steganography" in this easy-to-implement yet highly engaging lab. No chemistry experience is required. However, this lab is a great addition to working with your history department to make the Revolutionary War come alive. George Washington used this technique to send coded messages throughout the war. Students will discover that the juice of lemons contains carbon which will enable them to write a secret message in the same manner as the
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8th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-PS1-2
The REAL Story of Uncle Sam - Reader's Theater for Small Groups
This Reader's Theater was written for a small group of 3 students. It is about who the real Uncle Sam was and how he came to be used to represent America. The hosts of the Minutes in History Show are going to interview Sam Wilson. The man is in Historical Mode and uses historical facts to answer questions. This way, everyone can hear the true story of who Uncle Sam was. It turns out that the real Uncle Sam was a meat packer from Troy, New York. Everyone discusses how his name came to be used to
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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Civil War Presidents Webquest (1845-1881)
Civil War Presidents (James K. Polk to Rutherford B. Hayes) Students will gain basic knowledge about our Presidents during the Civil War time period by completing an internet-based worksheet. The President webquest uses the following great website.http://www.ducksters.com/biography/uspresidents/My students enjoy learning new facts about the Presidents from the website. I usually use this activity as a review or introduction activity for my middle school students and it takes at least one class
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4th - 10th
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THE LINCOLN ASSASSINATION
This article provides a summary of the people involved in the conspiracy to assassinate our 16th President Abraham Lincoln.
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6th - 12th
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The Kennedy Assassination: Conspiracies and Coincidence Unit Booklet
This is a 42 page notes and activities lesson resource based around The Assassination of President John F. Kennedy. It covers the events of the day and keeps as close to the known facts as possible. This lesson also covers some of the conspiracy theories and gives advantages and disadvantages of both the traditional view and the conspiracy views. Ultimately it is up to the reader to make their own decision based on the evidence presented. This lesson resource includes:30 questions for students t
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â JFK Kennedy Assassination Bundle
George Washington and the Cherry Tree - Small Group Reader's Theater
This Reader's Theater was written for a small group of 5 students.This is the myth of George Washington and the Cherry Tree and how he proved his honesty. George is raised to value honesty more than anything else and he promises to always do that but his father is not convinced. He wants to be sure that George will always be honest. When George turns six he is given a hatchet and one day he uses it to shave all the bark off his dad’s cherry tree. When his father finds out, he is very angry and w
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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History PRESIDENT JAMES POLK -GOLD RUSH worksheet 5 Read Comprehension Questions
This worksheet THANK YOU, PRESIDENT POLK, ,provides informational text to learn the importance of a less popular President of the United States James K. Polk. He was insistent on acquiring California for the country even when it meant war with Mexico. What luck? Gold was discovered in California shortly after it was acquired.
There are 5 Reading Comprehension questions in a short answer format. 3 are Reading for Detail, 1 is a Vocabulary questions and the last one is Drawing a Conclusion. The w
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3rd - 6th
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Presidents' Day Comprehension Passage & Quiz (Editable)
This is a two page Word Document File that is editable for your classroom needs.The first page is information about Presidents' Day.The second page is an 8 question multiple choice quiz/test on the child's reading comprehension.All you need to do is hit print and you are good to go! This activity could be used as a comprehension test/quiz for a social studies grade or for homework. It's geared towards students in grades 2nd-6th. As a teacher I know how important it is to be able to edit document
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2nd - 7th
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Also included in:Â Presidents' Day Bundle (Grades 2-5)
Black History Week 4-President's Day & More Leaders
This is the fourth week of Black History lessons in my five week thematic study that includes a President's Day lesson, reading, writing and higher order thinking questions and activities. Week one is a free download that tells you how the class book is set up for the thematic plan and contains contributions from famous living African Americans, Week 2 is Inventors, Week 3 is Activists and this week Four plan includes Presidents;IN Sheriff Anderson, the creator of Witness Protection; brain surg
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
The Flag Code
.This Reader's Theater was written for a small group of 4 students. It is about how the Flag Code and helps to explain what the flag represents as well as how to treat it.Chris does not know any of the rules for how to handle the flag and does not understand what the flag represents. His friends explain the Flag Code to him and also why he should respect the flag more. This also makes a great script for the 4th of July. I write small group reader's theaters so they will work better in centers an
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5th - 12th
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