Celebrate Presidents' Day!
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The Presidents
From the White House
"Since George Washington's election in 1789, 44 men have served as President of the United States. They have led in times of peace and war, hardship and plenty, and served in tenures as short as one month and as long as 12 years. Learn more about America's Presidents." This site includes a slide show about all the presidents. |
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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." |
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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.” |
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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! |
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The American Presidents Song
From WhiteHouseHistory.org
The American Presidents by Genevieve Madeline Ryan helps students learn all 44 presidents in order via a musical selection. A great way to learn the presidents from Washington to Obama!
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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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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. |
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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
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Additional Resources
From free.ed.gov
More than 60 resources for teaching about the American Presidents can be found here. |
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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. |
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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
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The American Presidents Song
From White House History
From "America’s president number one, Founding Father Washington" to "First to be elected of African descent, Obama our Forty-Fourth President!" This song by Genevieve Madeline Ryan has something special about each president's term contained in the verses, not just a list of presidents. |
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