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Being the president is no easy task. Are you up to the challenge? Now available in Spanish!
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Even presidents have to worry about making the grade! Discover the history behind the “First 100 Days” and its impact on the American presidency with this lesson plan that includes…
For the winning candidate, campaign promises evolve into an official presidential agenda. And despite the doubting general public, 75% of agenda goals since Woodrow Wilson have…
This lesson plan teaches the fundamentals of Supreme Court Justice nominations and helps students understand the politics behind the nominations. It challenges students to cut…
Explore the presidential veto and pocket veto powers, their role as a negotiating tool, and the Congressional veto override process. Students also learn how to use fact-checking…
Teach students about presidential pardons, commutations, and the limitations on these powers. What's more, students learn about fact-checking websites and how to conduct an…
Learn about unilateral presidential appointments, nominations, and the Senate confirmation process. Then investigate the role the media plays as a gatekeeper and agenda setter in…
Discover how presidents use executive orders to wield power and how the legislative and judicial branches support and challenge these measures. Then take a look at what fair and…
Review the official presidential line of succession and read about its origins. Students also learn how to detect satire in a news literacy-related activity.
Find out about the importance of the vice presidential candidate in a presidential election, and how this person is much more than a running mate.
What was the Framers’ vision for the role of the presidency? In this lesson, students examine why the Framers created the presidency, how it differed from leaders around the world,…
What are the powers of the president? In this lesson, students take a deep dive into Article II of the Constitution to examine the structure and function of the executive…
Everything changes over time. The presidency is no exception. In this lesson, students look at the Framers’ original vision for the presidency and explore how the role has expanded…
It can be hard to determine what is a reliable source and what’s fake news. In this lesson, students learn the importance of avoiding clickbait.
In this lesson, students learn to use reputable news sources to investigate social media posts about the executive branch.
The president’s job is clearly defined, but what is the role of the First Lady and how has it evolved over time? In this WebQuest, students learn how first spouses have contributed to the leadership of the country.
Ever wondered what it would be like to be President of the United States? Find out what the president does every day, who the president's helpers are, and how the president's job affects your life.
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