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The Presidency of the United States
In celebration of Presidents' Day, read about the Office of the President, the Executive Branch, cabinet posts, and past presidents.
- Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5
Teach students about 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 Presidents' Day celebration.
Plus, explore these 16 activities to honor our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln, who was born on February 12.
Included Here:
- Articles (9)
- Activities (5)
- Unit Plans (1)
Articles
Web Hunt: Presidents Past, Present, and Future
Take a trip to meet presidents from long ago and get a glimpse into the future as you find facts about the Commander-in-Chief.
If I Were President?
Patriotic Presidents'Day activities plus a bonus White House reproducible.
Timeline: Guide to U.S. Presidents
Information on every president's birthplace, political party, term of office, and more
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.
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?
America's Recent Former Presidents
Offers background information on recent former U.S. Presidents. Covers George Bush Sr., Bill Clinton, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter and others.
Presidents, Vice-Presidents, and First Ladies
Learn more about the Presidency, the Vice Presidency, and First Ladies.
Teaching Resources for Barack Obama
On January 20, 2009, Barack Obama will be inaugurated as the 44th President of the United States and America's first African-American president. Use these books, activities, and printables to help your students understand this historic occasion.
Activities
If You Were President: A Scholastic News Online Activity
Plays About the President: George Washington (PDF)
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.
Presidents, Game 1: A History Mystery Activity
U.S. Presidents: A Math Hunt Activity
What Does the President Do? A Listen and Read Book, Level A
Unit Plans
Every Vote Counts!
Students utilize math and language arts skills in this social studies unit that requires them to select a fictional character and then plan a presidential campaign for that character.
- Subjects:Congress, The Presidency, Presidents' Day
