Presidents

The President of the United States – Pair-It Emergent Reader Activity by Steck-Vaughn

AFTER READING Have students reflect on the information they learned in the book. Add this information to the K-W-L chart. You may wish to distribute copies of the Comprehension Master on p. 70. Vocabulary Activity: Glossary Words BingoMaterials: glossary words, blank bingo cards with 16 word squaresHave students use 16 glossary words to fill in … Read more

The White House Washington, D.C. by Scholastic SC-917034

White House Facts The White House was the biggest house in the United States until: Name the president who served the shortest term. How long did his term last? Click on Constructing a Home for the President. The construction of the White House began in the year . Name the first president to live in … Read more

George Washington’s Farewell Address by Teaching & Learning Company – TLC10221

Washington’s experience as a leader had given him a broad perspective on the problems the United States might confront after he resigned. He saw the rise of the two political parties and warned against such political division. Although Washington had tried to remain impartial, his cabinet and his two administrations were filled with wrangling between … Read more

Elections Reproducible Book, Grades 6-9 McR0554s by McDONALD PUBLISHING CO.

Why Vote? Many people don’t exercise their right to vote. Some of these people believe that a single vote won’t make a difference. However, President Lyndon B. Johnson would have disagreed. In 1948 he ran for the U.S. Senate and won the primary election by only 87 votes! Every vote certainly counted in that election. … Read more

February – Teacher! Teacher! I’m Done! What’s Next 64 Skill-Based Activity Cards by Practice & LearnRight Publications – PLR1002

February Patterns & Reproducible Patterns These patterns can be used for so many activities! They make great bulletin board art and can be increased or decreased in size on your handy copy machine. Copy them onto transparency film for use on your overhead projector. Project the patterns onto white paper and trace right onto the … Read more