The Presidency of the United States
For President's Day, read about the office of the President, about the Executive Branch, the cabinet posts, and the past presidents.
Expose students to the duties and roles of the Executive branch of the Federal Government. From lesson plans about presidential campaigning to presidential interviews, the resources below are the perfect complement to your classroom's Presidents' Day celebration.
This February 12 marks the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birthday. Try these 16 activities to honor our 16th President, including three reader's theater, "The Faces of Abraham Lincoln" slideshow, and more.
Articles
Teaching Resources for Barack Obama
Use these books, activities, and printables to learn more about our 44th President.
by Amy KL Borrell
First, find out if George Washington really did chop down that cherry tree. Then take a tour of presidential portraits, and see if you have what it takes to be commander in chief.
This timeline highlights vital information about the Presidents who have led the United States of America.
Seven Roles for One President
The President of the United States has seven roles in his job from being the Commander-In-Chief to the Guardian of the Economy.
Audiobook lesson plan to accompany So You Want to Be President? After listening to audio about the families and pets of past Presidents, students complete the "Barack Obama: How Does He Compare?" worksheet.
by Karen Fanning
Recent former Presidents, George Bush, President Clinton, President Gerald Ford, former President Jimmy Carter
Can a President Be Too Strong?
Can a president be so powerful that he or she threatens the nation's freedom?
The President's and Vice President's Jobs
What is the difference between the top two positions in American government?
Presidents, Vice-Presidents, and First Ladies
Grolier Online |
Learn more about the Presidency, the Vice Presidency, and First Ladies.
If I Were President?
Instructor Magazine |
Patriotic Presidents' Day activities plus a bonus White House reproducible.
If You Had Five Minutes With the President
by Bianca Ramos and Cheyenne Lizardi
Activities
Scholastic News Online | Take "The 7 Hat Challenge!" Step into the shoes of a future President-elect. You have a short time to learn the ropes, but thanks to your top-secret time machine, you can train with former Presidents to master all 7 roles of your new office.
Resources
Make Your Own Presidential Museum
by Amy KL Borrell
By acting as curators for their own Presidential Museum exhibit, students answer the question, "Who is the person behind the presidency?"
Learn important and interesting facts about our nation's leaders. Then apply your skills and prove your math leadership by correctly solving monumental questions.
Presidents | History Mystery - Start the Game!
Hello, history fans! Now you're on the trail of solving this mystery. Test your knowledge of American presidents.
Enhance students' appreciation and knowledge of American history and build literacy skills with a read-aloud play about the crossing of the Delaware River and Washington's Christmastime victory against the British.
See what kind of commander in chief you would make by making decisions about budget and explaining why you would support specific programs.
Follow the President of the United States as he signs laws, meets with foreign leaders, and leads our armed forces in this audio article for 2nd graders.
Lesson Plans
Every Vote Counts!
by Genia Connell
Students utilize math and language arts skills in this social studies unit requiring them to select a fictional character then budget and run a presidential campaign for that character.
Printables
President Cards
Use these president cards for a variety of classroom activities.
