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Presidents' Day: Everything You Need

Research past presidents and practice using the many skills one needs to lead the people of the United States.

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Two Great Presidents

Grades: 1–2

Students learn about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln with this video from Scholastic News.

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Blog Posts

Presidents' Day! The Votes Are In . . . These Activities Win!

Grades: PreK–K, 1–2

Try these five activities to celebrate President's Day in a presidential and stately fashion!

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Articles

If I Were President: 11 Presidents' Day Activities

Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8

Usher your students into the Oval Office with our patriotic Presidents’ Day activities—plus a bonus White House reproducible!

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Interactive Whiteboard Activities, Online Learning Activities

If You Were President: A Scholastic News Online Activity

Grades: 3–5

Students choose presidential advisors, balance the national budget, and defend their choices while playing this fun interactive activity.

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Online Learning Activities

Presidents, Game 1: A History Mystery Activity

Grades: 3–5, 6–8

By conducting research and using the few number of clues possible, students are challenged to solve a “mystery” related to U.S. presidents.

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Computer Lab Activities

U.S. Presidents: A Math Hunt Activity

Grades: 3–5, 6–8

Learn important and interesting facts about our nation's leaders. Then apply your skills and prove your math leadership by correctly solving...

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Articles

The President and Political Leader

Grades: 6–8, 9–12

Because the presidency is the foremost prize of American politics, the president is also normally the nation's principal political leader and...

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Articles

Powers of the President

Grades: 6–8, 9–12

The presidency has thrived because of the broad powers conferred on it by the Constitution. Some incumbents have interpreted these powers...

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Activities and Games, Lesson Plans, Book Resources

Presidential Best Friends

Grades: 1–2, 3–5

Activity that will allow students to research fun facts about the pets of U.S. Presidents.

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Lesson Plans, Book Resources

So You Want to Be President?

Grades: 3–5

Even United States Presidents started out as regular kids! So You Want to Be President? is chock-full of interesting tidbits about our Presidents;...

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Articles

Web Hunt: Presidents Past, Present, and Future

Grades: 3–5, 6–8

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.

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White House Facts

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Information about the White House provided by the White House Historical Association.

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History of the White House

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History of the White House and Washington, D.C. from 1792 to today.

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Articles

Biography of President George H.W. Bush

Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12

Biography of former United States President George Herbert Walker Bush.

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President Gerald R. Ford Biography

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Brief biography of Gerald R. Ford, the 38th president of the United States of America.

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Articles

President George H.W. Bush Answers Student Queries

Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12

President George H.W. Bush answers questions from students.

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President Carter Answers Your Questions

Grades:

President Jimmy Carter agreed to answer seven questions selected from several hundred posted by Scholastic students.

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President for a Day

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Learn about one important day in the life of David Rice Atchison, who served as President of the United States for about 24 hours.

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Articles

Fun and Interesting Facts About President Jimmy Carter

Grades: 1–2, 3–5, 6–8

Read many interesting personal facts about the 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter.

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Articles

Timeline: Guide to U.S. Presidents

Grades: 3–5, 6–8

Information on every president's birthplace, political party, term of office, and more

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Articles

Seven Roles for One President

Grades: 3–5, 6–8

The President of the United States has seven roles in his job, from being the Commander-In-Chief to the Guardian of the Economy.

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Articles

The President's and Vice President's Jobs

Grades: 3–5, 6–8

What is the difference between the top two positions in American government?

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Articles

Match the Presidents' Portraits

Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12

Check out Scholastic's first-ever Kids' Presidential Portrait Gallery. How fast can you match up the President's portrait with a kid's drawing of...

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