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This site includes a slide show about all the presidents. Secrets about the Presidents From PBS Which president is this? "My mouth was full of dentures -- so I had a thing about dental care. I made sure every one of my six horses had their teeth brushed daily." Presidential Coins From National Geographic Coins are history in our pocket,” said April Stafford, United States Mint education program manager. “To actually hold that coin in your hand and ask, 'Why are we honoring this President?' is a very tangible way for kids to learn about our nation.” Presidential Pets When will Malia and Sasha get their pup? Past presidents brought many interesting animals to the White House, Finnegan said. The wife of John Quincy Adams, the sixth President, had silkworms. Herbert Hoover, the 31st President, had an opossum. And Calvin Coolidge, the 30th President, had a raccoon named Rebecca who walked on a leash! Pariotic Symbols What would be your design for a patriot symbol? The Statute of Liberty was a gift from the French. An Interactive Site about the Presidential Seal What do the symbols on the seal represent? A President's Many Roles How many "hats" do you wear? President Lincoln's top hat is on the left. Portrait for Kids Solve a Mystery! George Washington: First in War, First in Peace, and First in the Hearts of His Countrymen From the Library of Congress' American Memory Here are three lessons examining George Washington's leadership in the French and Indian War, at the Federal Convention, and as chief executive. They are based on primary source documents from George Washington's Papers 1741-1799. The lessons are intended for secondary students, grades 8-12. The documents from Washington's Letterbooks include focus questions that may be used in Socratic seminars, cooperative learning, individual and group work. Literature, Geography, and History Great Connections! Using Literature to Introduce the Five Themes of Geography: "…If you Grew up with Abraham Lincoln," by Ann McGovern Additional Links to Presidents Day From Mr. Donn Additional Resources From free.ed.gov More than 60 resources for teaching about the American Presidents can be found here. George Washington Loved Ice Cream - And Other U.S. Presidential Fun Facts From National Geographic Presidents of the United States P.O.T.U.S. You can find information about each president and their term of office, including cabinet members, notable events, historical documents, etc., here. American Presidents: Life Portraits From C-SPAN The American Presidents web site, created for the television series by C-SPAN, contains a complete video archive of all “American Presidents: Life Portraits” programming, plus these additional resources: • Biographical facts • Key events of each presidency • Presidential places • Reference material • Tour Presidential and Vice Presidential gravesites • Use lesson plans designed by C-SPAN in the Classroom Presidential Libraries From the National Archives "Presidential Libraries promote understanding of the presidency and the American experience. We preserve and provide access to historical materials, support research, and create interactive programs and exhibits that educate and inspire."

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