Homeschool Elections & Voting Activities

Civics! Learn About Our Government: A Bundle of Resources!

By Gail Hennessey

TEACHING CIVICS:

A BUNDLE OF RESOURCES!

1. The Election Process(Webquest):Teaching citizenship? Students will learn about the election process including requirements to run for office, requirements to vote, the Succession Act, the Electoral College and more. There are 12 web questions, a Did You Know? fact section and comprehension questions. The Teacher Page includes extension activities, the keys and additional links. The Election Process

2. History of Inauguration Day(Webquest):

What is this event in the USA called an "Inauguration"? Taking the oath of office, a big parade and evening balls, Inauguration Day is a very busy day for the incoming President! There are 10 web questions, a Did You Know? section, comprehension questions and extension activities. This resource would be a great activity for around Inauguration Day to learn all about the history and festivities surrounding our country's inauguration procedures. It could be used as a Friday activity or when you are studying US Government and for Presidents' Weekend.Inauguration Day: A Webquest

3. What is This Word Called Impeachment?(A Webquest): You may have heard the word IMPEACHMENT being used in the news. Some people are talking about impeachment and the 45th president of the United States, Donald Trump. What exactly is impeachment? In U.S. History, only two presidents have had charges of impeachment. Use this webquest to learn more about how the founding fathers determined the use of impeachment in the U.S. Constitution and the history of impeachment. There are 10 web questions on this topic(including the Order of Succession and the Checks and Balances between the three branches of government). There is also a short Did You Know? section and several comprehension questions. The Teacher Page includes the key and several extension activities, Impeachment: What is this Word? A Webquest

4.The Constitution: A Visit with James Madison,”Father of the Constitution”:Reader’s Theater Script: Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee series of plays, this Reader's Theater Script is on the "Father of the Constitution", James Madson(1751-1836), and his sharing with students the history of the writing of the Constitution. Madison who would become the 4th President of the United States(1809-1817)), played a very important role in the forming of our US Constitution. In addition to being a delegate, he introduced the first additions to the Constitution(amendments) which came to be known as the Bill of Rights. With 13 audience questioners, a Did You Know Section, comprehension questions, a Teacher Page with extension activities, key and additional links, students will learn about the writing of our important government document, the Constitution. The Constitution: A Visit with James Madison, "Father of the Constitution">

5. Presidents’ Day (Webquest):

President Andrew Johnson had a pet white mouse. President William McKinley had a pet parrot who was trained to whistle, "Yankee Doodle". President James Garfield was the first president to be left- handed AND could write with both hands(and different languages at the same time-Greek and Latin). George H W Bush liked eating pork rinds as a snack. President George Washington was a spelunker, a person that likes searching in caves. John F. Kennedy said, “And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” Use this presidential webquest to learn more about our presidents!Presidential Webquest">< /a>

6. Learn about White House(Webquest): Learn about the White House: Learn about the White House with 10 informative web questions, comprehension and discussion questions and several extension activities: The White House: A Webquest

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Hillary Clinton:Reader's Theater Script

By Gail Hennessey

Use this fun/informative play to learn about Hillary Clinton. A First Lady, first First Lady to become a senator(from New York) and the first First Lady(or any woman) to become the nominee for President of the United States for a major political party(the Democratic Party), in 2016. Hillary Clinton lost to businessman Donal Trump. She won the popular vote(by more than 3 million) but lost the electoral college vote, the 5th person to win the popular vote but lost the electoral college votes needed to win the presidency.

Great for Women's History Month.

Other resources you may find of interest:

1. Learn about the White House with 10 informative web questions, comprehension and discussion questions and several extension activities.Learn about the White House, A Webquest

2. Do your female students ask why more women aren't mentioned in history books.Each web question contains lots of informational text on 10 women who have made contributions to our world. Elizabeth Blackwell,Clara Barton,Amelia Earhart,Susan B Anthony,Sally Ride,Rosa Parks,Jane Goodall,Eleanor Roosevelt,Marie Curie and Sacagwea.Extension links/activities,key.Skills:reading for information/ research/computer skills.Women's History Month, A Webquest

3. Did you know that First Lady Hillary Clinton was the first First Lady to become a senator of New York? Did you know that Florence Harding was the first woman to be able to VOTE for her husband in a presidential election? Learn about the contributions of some of our first ladies with this fun and informative webquest. For grades 4 and up. First Ladies of the USA, A Webquest

Resources of Interest:

1. Reader’s Theater Script: First Lady Michelle Obama https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Michelle-Obama-First-LadyReaders-Readers-ScripA-to-Tell-the-Truth-Play-595945

2. Reader’s Theater Script: First Lady Hillary Clinton https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Hillary-ClintonReaders-Theater-Script-613549

3. Reader’s Theater Script: First Lady Martha Washington https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Martha-Washington-Biographical-PlayTo-Tell-the-Truth-Play-404782

4. Reader’s Theater Script: Mary Todd Lincoln https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Mary-Todd-LincolnBiographical-PlayA-To-Tell-the-Truth-Play-597164

5. Reader’s Theater Script: Eleanor Roosevelt https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Eleanor-Roosevelt-A-Biographical-PlayTo-Tell-the-Truth-Play-590590

6. Reader’s Theater Script: Lady Bird Johnson https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Lady-Bird-JohnsonBiographical-Play-To-Tell-the-Truth-Play-595238

7. Reader’s Theater Script: Dolly Madison. https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Dolly-Madison-Biographical-PlayA-To-Tell-the-Truth-Play-601346

8. Reader’s Theater Script: Edith Wilson https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Edith-Wilson-First-Lady-2414630

9. Reader’s Theater Script: Abigail Adams https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Abigail-Adams-Biographical-PlayTo-Tell-the-Truth-Play-601363

10. Reader’s Theater Script: Florence Harding:

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Florence-Harding-A-Readers-Theater-Script-Womens-HistoryFirst-Lady-2414171

Mrs. Bie Ografee Talk Show Reading Theater Scripts:

Vikings

Ferdinand Magellan

Marco Polo

Christopher Columbus

Leonardo da Vinci

Michelangelo

Visit with a Crusader

Visit with a Victim of the Black Death

Martin Luther King Jr.

Rosa Parks

Harriet Tubman

George Washington Carver

Katherine Johnson

Tuskegee Airmen

Marian Anderson

Marie Curie

Galileo Galilei

Sir Isaac Newton

Albert Einstein

Jane Goodall

Moon Landing: Interview with first astronauts to walk on the moon

Rachel Carson

Jacques Cousteau

Thomas Edison

Visit with a Pilgrim

Revolutionary War Female Spies

Revolutionary War Tory

Thomas Jefferson

James Madison, Father of the Constitution

Pioneer Woman, Narcissa Whitman

Civil War Women Soldiers

Sacagaewa

Sequoyah

Lewis and Clark

Abraham Lincoln

California Gold Rush: Visit with a ‘49er

Wright Brothers

A Road trip Across the USA for Women’s Suffrage

WW 2: Women Pilots

Elizabeth Blackwell

Susan B. Anthony

Sonia Sotomayor

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Louisa May Alcott

Edgar Allen Poe

William Shakespeare

Charles Dickens

Johnny Appleseed

Visit with a Leprechaun

Visit with a Groundhog

To Tell the Truth Plays:

Hans Christian Andersen

Elizabeth Blackwell

Amelia Earhart

First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt

Elizabeth Blackwell

First Lady Edith Wilson

First Lady Florence Harding

King Tut

First Lady Hillary Clinton

First Lady Michelle Obama

First Lady Abigail Adams

First Lady Martha Washington

First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln

First Lady Dolly Madison

First Lady Lady Bird Johnson

My website for teachers/kids has lots of geography activities, short reads, factoids on different topics, news, career surveys, bell ringers and more.

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Presidential Facts To Challenge Your Students

By Gail Hennessey

Do YOU Know Your Presidents is a series of three challenges. Each challenge worksheet has 25 questions(with 3 choices). The first challenge is the easiest with the third, the hardest.

There is also a Presidential Did You Know? Page.

Kids can do one or all the challenges to learn interesting facts about U.S. Presidents. The teacher page includes several extension activities and the key.

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Presidential Election: FREEBIE (2024)

By Gail Hennessey

Use this interactive Notebook activity to have students learn about the election process and fun facts about some of the previous elections in US History. There are several questions and extension activities included, too.

Please consider following my TeachShare Store if you find this of value.

Check out these resources during Election Time:

1. https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/ELECTION-Process-How-do-we-Elect-a-President-A-Webquest-Distance-Learning-2695264 How do We Elect a President?

2. https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Inauguration-Day-A-Webquest-2870347 Inauguration Day, Webquest

3. Presidential Trivia, A Webquest: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Presidents-A-Presidential-Webquest-338700

4. The White House: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/White-House-Learn-about-the-White-HouseA-webquest-359868

5. First Ladies, A Webquest: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/First-Ladies-of-the-United-States-Webquest-604151

6. Presidential Challenge. How much do you know about our presidents? https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Presidential-Facts-To-Challenge-Your-Students-2586425

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Presidents: A Presidential Webquest

By Gail Hennessey

President Andrew Johnson had a pet white mouse. President William McKinley had a pet parrot who was trained to whistle, "Yankee Doodle". President James Garfield was the first president to be left- handed AND could write with both hands(and different languages at the same time-Greek and Latin). George H W Bush liked eating pork rinds as a snack. President George Washington was a spelunker, a person that likes searching in caves. John F. Kennedy said, “And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” Use this presidential webquest to learn more about our presidents!

You may find these additional resources of interest:

1. Did you know that First Lady Hillary Clinton was the first First Lady to become a senator of New York? Clinton was also the first woman to run for President for a major political party(Democratic) and won the popular vote to Donald Trump(2016 election) by over 3 million votes but lost the electoral votes. Do you know that Florence Harding was the first woman to be able to VOTE for her husband in a presidential election? Learn about the contributions of some of our first ladies with this fun and informative webquest. For grades 4 and up. First Ladies of the USA, A Webquest

2. Learn about the White House with 10 informative web questions, comprehension and discussion questions and several extension activities. The White House, A Webquest

3. Learn about Abe Lincoln with this informative web quest! President Lincoln started our national Thanksgiving holiday.And, you may not know that Abraham Lincoln didn't like the name Abe and that even his wife called him by the name Lincoln. Skills include:reading for information and using research/computer skills. Includes extension activities for language arts. Abraham Lincoln, A Webquest

4. Use this informative Reader's Theater Script to learn about Abraham Lincoln. The fun/informative play uses the format of Abraham Lincoln being a guest on a talk show and the studio audience asks questions about his life. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee's Talk Show Series.Abraham Lincoln, A Reader's Theater Script

Learn about the history of the State of the Union Address with this internet activity so you can WOW your friends with all you know about the history of this yearly event!There are 10 web questions, 9 Did You Know? Facts, 6 comprehension questions, a student page(handout to give for homework or extra credit for the night of the State of the Union Address), a teacher page with a couple of extension activities and the key to both the web quest and the comprehension questions. History of the State of the Union Address :Webquest

I have also written several plays on First Ladies including: Dolly Madison, Abigail Adams, Martha Washington, Mary Todd Lincoln, Eleanor Roosevelt,Lady Bird Johnson, Hillary Clinton and Michelle Obama.Go to my store to see more....

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ELECTION Process! How do we Elect a President?Webquest 2024

By Gail Hennessey

Teaching citizenship?

UPDATED for the 2024 election! Students will learn about the election process including requirements to run for office, requirements to vote, the Succession Act, the Electoral College and more. There are 15 web questions, a Did You Know? fact section and comprehension questions. The Teacher Page includes extension activities, the keys and additional links.

NOTE: If you'd like a student version so you can use it with Google Classrooms and not have the teacher section with the key, just email me via Q/A and I will be happy to send you a copy.

Check out these resources:

1. Inauguration Day, A Webquest:
What is this event in the USA called an "Inauguration"? Taking the oath of office, a big parade and evening balls, Inauguration Day is a very busy day for the incoming President! There are 10 web questions, a Did You Know? section, comprehension questions and extension activities. This resource would be a great activity for around Inauguration Day to learn all about the history and festivities surrounding our country's inauguration procedures. It could be used as a Friday activity or when you are studying US Government and for Presidents' Weekend. https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Inauguration-Day-A-Webquest-2870347

2.Do YOU Know Your Presidents is a series of three challenges. Each challenge worksheet has 25 questions(with 3 choices). The first challenge is the easiest with the third, the hardest.There is also a Presidential Did You Know? Section: Presidential Challenge! What do you know about Our Presidents?

3. Learn about the White House with 10 informative web questions, comprehension and discussion questions and several extension activities: Learn about the White House

4. President Andrew Johnson had a pet white mouse. President William McKinley had a pet parrot who was trained to whistle, "Yankee Doodle". President James Garfield was the first president to be left- handed AND could write with both hands(and different languages at the same time-Greek and Latin). George H W Bush liked eating pork rinds as a snack. President George Washington was a spelunker, a person that likes searching in caves. John F. Kennedy said, “And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” Use this presidential webquest to learn more about our presidents! Presidential Trivia Webquest

5. Only Three presidents have been IMPEACHED. WHAT is this word? This web quest shares the history of impeachment. Impeachment: A History(Webquest)

6. First Ladies’ Webquest: First Ladies' Webquest

7. Hillary Clinton Reader’s Theater Script: Hillary Clinton, A Reader's Theater Script

8. Michelle Obama Reader’s Theater Script: Michelle Obama, A Reader's Theater Script

9. Abraham Lincoln Reader’s Theater Script: Abraham Lincoln, A Reader's Theater Script

10. Presidential Challenges:(quizzes-What do you know about the presidents): Presidential Challenges! What do You know about our Presidents?

11. Constitution Day is September 17th each year(except for 2017) when the day falls on a Sunday and will be celebrated on September 18th. This play would be a great addition to your lessons about the U.S. Constitution. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografe series of plays, this Reader's Theater Script is on the "Father of the Constitution", James Madson(1751-1836), and his sharing with students the history of the writing of the Constitution. Madison who would become the 4th President of the United States(1809-1817)), played a very important role in the forming of our US Constitution. In addition to being a delegate, he introduced the first additions to the Constitution(amendments) which came to be known as the Bill of Rights. With 13 audience questioners, a Did You Know Section, comprehension questions, a Teacher Page with extension activities, key and additional links, students will learn about the writing of our important government document, the Constitution.Constitution(James Madison, Father of the Constitution, A Reader's Theater Script

12. Learn about the history of the State of the Union Address with this internet activity so you can WOW your friends with all you know about the history of this yearly event!There are 10 web questions, 9 Did You Know? Facts, 6 comprehension questions, a student page(handout to give for homework or extra credit for the night of the State of the Union Address), a teacher page with a couple of extension activities and the key to both the web quest and the comprehension questions. History of the State of the Union Address :Webquest

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Winter Word Search Growing Bundle First Day Back From Winter Break Activities

By You Are Special

Winter Word Search Growing Bundle January Morning Work. Keep your students engaged and excited all year long with this growing bundle of word search activities! Each word search is designed to celebrate key events throughout the year, making it perfect for classroom fun, holiday celebrations, or learning activities.

Included so far:

  • Patriot Day
  • Constitution Day
  • The Dot Day
  • Labor Day
  • Johnny Appleseed
  • Happy Fall Season
  • Fire Safety Prevention Week
  • Veterans Day
  • Election DAY 2024
  • Red Ribbon Week (Drug Awareness week)
  • Winter

What’s to come: This bundle will be updated regularly with new word search puzzles for more events and holidays throughout the year. Buy now to get all future updates for free!

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Dollar Deals Presidential Voting Election Day Word Search Worksheet Activities

By You Are Special

Celebrate Election Voting Day 2024 with this engaging word search puzzle designed for 2nd to 5th graders! It features a variety of words related to elections, politics, and candidates from the 2024 U.S. presidential race.


What's Included:

  • Election Day 2024 Word Search Puzzle with 20+ themed words.
  • A word list featuring both short (3-4 letter) and longer words to cater to different reading levels.
  • An answer key for quick and easy checking.

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Memorial Day Bundle: Coloring, Decorations, Games |Patriotic Crafts & Activities

By The Fun Sheep

Looking for a fun Memorial Day activities, Crafts or Decorations? This set has everything you need, It will keep your students engaged and learning with these Patriotic activities!

Activities included in this printable Bundle:

- Memorial Day Banners

- Patriotic Paper Hats

- Memorial Day Gift Tags

- Memorial Day Handprint Art

- Memorial Day Cards

- American Symbols Memory Game

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All Year Crowns Bundle |Holiday Headband Hats for an Entire Year Crowns to Color

By The Fun Sheep

From animals to holidays, this mega bundle includes headbands to celebrate every occasion throughout the year. Perfect for preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, and first-grade students, this bundle offers endless opportunities for creative play and learning, Each crown is designed to add a splash of fun to your classroom activities. Whether it's coloring, crafting, or simply wearing them around school, these crowns are sure to bring smiles to your students' faces.

With this bundled pack, you'll enjoy incredible savings compared to purchasing each crown individually. Plus, students can get creative by coloring the black line versions, or you can opt for the pre-colored hats for instant fun.

Themes included in this printable Bundle:

- Zoo Animals Paper Crowns

- Printable Pirate Hats

- Monsters Paper Crowns

- 100th Day of School paper Crowns

- Winter Paper Crowns

- Cats Paper Crowns

- Spring Paper Crowns

- Birthday Paper Crowns

- Farm Animals Paper Crowns

- Woodland Animals Crowns Bundle

- Animals Paper Crowns

- New Years Eve Party Hats

- Back To School Paper Crowns

- Grandparent's Day Paper Crowns for Grandma

- Grandparent's Day Paper Crowns for Grandpa

- New Years Paper Crowns

- Hearts paper Crowns

- Dogs Paper Crowns

- African Animals Paper Crowns Bundle

- Mother’s Day Paper Crowns

- Father’s Day Paper Crowns

- Derby Paper Hats for Girls

- Australian animals Paper Crowns

- Derby Paper Hats for Boys

- Summer Crowns

- Patriotic Paper Hats

- Cinco de Mayo Paper Hats

- Arctic Animals Paper Crowns

- Earth Day Paper Crowns

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Patriotic Paper Hats | US Symbols Headbands Coloring Activity, SET OF 3

By The Fun Sheep

These adorable American Symbols Paper Crowns by “The Fun Sheep” will make the perfect touch to celebrate Patriot Day, Constitution Day, the election, Flag Day, 4th of July, Presidents Day, Memorial Day or Veteran's Day with your students

What comes in the product:

- SET OF 3 Paper Crown Headband templates

- 1x Patriotic Cake Hat template (Black& White and in Colors)

- 1x Heart-shaped Flag Hat template (Black& White and in Colors)

- 1x Uncle Sam Hat template (Black& White and in Colors)

- 6 pages

- A4 paper Size

- Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

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Women's Suffrage: Iron Jawed Angels Film

By Sarah Austin

This resource will have students explore the arduous journey of how women came to have the right to vote in the United States. The Slide Presentation is full of interactive visuals, discussion & debate topics, and engaging video clips from the movie 'Iron Jawed Angels'-- all of which will encourage students to delve deeper into examining the events & factors that led to the passage of the 19th Amendment. The core of this lesson involves cultivating critical reading skills by having students compare two different portrayals of how women gained suffrage (American History textbook, V. the film 'Iron Jawed Angels').

Materials Include:

  • Teacher Reference Guide
  • Slide Presentation (61 slides) with video clips from the movie 'Iron Jawed Angels'
  • Guided Notes, Venn Diagram & Answer Key
  • American History Textbook PDF

If you liked this lesson see other related 'Civil Rights' lessons here:

  • Journey Through the Civil Rights Movement: Gallery Walk
  • César Chavez: Analyzing Primary Sources
  • American Japanese Internment: Analyzing Primary Sources
  • Jim Crow: Separate and Unequal
  • Civil Rights Movements: Then and Today
  • The Ku Klux Klan: The Past & Today
  • Proposing a 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
  • 'The Quotable Rebel' Activity: Classroom Wall Posters
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"If I were ..." writing bundle

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Three products in one! You get the "If I owned a zoo," "If I owned an Ice Cream Shop," and "If I were President" for just $4! These are great way to enhance your creative writing classes! These no prep lessons are perfect for writing class, writing centers, sub plans, and more!

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If I were President

By Kristen

A fun way to practice writing or introduce elections to your class!

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Printable Voter Registration Card - Election Day Freebie

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Hillary Clinton:Reader's Theater Script

By Gail Hennessey

I updated this play after the 2016 election.

Use this fun/informative play to learn about Hillary Clinton. A First Lady, first First Lady to become a senator(from New York) and the first First Lady(or any woman) to become the nominee for President of the United States for a major political party(the Democratic Party), in 2016. Hillary Clinton lost to businessman Donal Trump. She won the popular vote(by more than 3 million) but lost the electoral college vote, the 5th person to win the popular vote but lost the electoral college votes needed to win the presidency.

Great for Women's History Month.

Other resources you may find of interest:

1. Learn about the White House with 10 informative web questions, comprehension and discussion questions and several extension activities.Learn about the White House, A Webquest

2. Do your female students ask why more women aren't mentioned in history books.Each web question contains lots of informational text on 10 women who have made contributions to our world. Elizabeth Blackwell,Clara Barton,Amelia Earhart,Susan B Anthony,Sally Ride,Rosa Parks,Jane Goodall,Eleanor Roosevelt,Marie Curie and Sacagwea.Extension links/activities,key.Skills:reading for information/ research/computer skills.Women's History Month, A Webquest

3. Did you know that First Lady Hillary Clinton was the first First Lady to become a senator of New York? Did you know that Florence Harding was the first woman to be able to VOTE for her husband in a presidential election? Learn about the contributions of some of our first ladies with this fun and informative webquest. For grades 4 and up. First Ladies of the USA, A Webquest

Resources of Interest:

1. Reader’s Theater Script: First Lady Michelle Obama https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Michelle-Obama-First-LadyReaders-Readers-ScripA-to-Tell-the-Truth-Play-595945

2. Reader’s Theater Script: First Lady Hillary Clinton https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Hillary-ClintonReaders-Theater-Script-613549

3. Reader’s Theater Script: First Lady Martha Washington https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Martha-Washington-Biographical-PlayTo-Tell-the-Truth-Play-404782

4. Reader’s Theater Script: Mary Todd Lincoln https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Mary-Todd-LincolnBiographical-PlayA-To-Tell-the-Truth-Play-597164

5. Reader’s Theater Script: Eleanor Roosevelt https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Eleanor-Roosevelt-A-Biographical-PlayTo-Tell-the-Truth-Play-590590

6. Reader’s Theater Script: Lady Bird Johnson https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Lady-Bird-JohnsonBiographical-Play-To-Tell-the-Truth-Play-595238

7. Reader’s Theater Script: Dolly Madison. https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Dolly-Madison-Biographical-PlayA-To-Tell-the-Truth-Play-601346

8. Reader’s Theater Script: Edith Wilson https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Edith-Wilson-First-Lady-2414630

9. Reader’s Theater Script: Abigail Adams https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Abigail-Adams-Biographical-PlayTo-Tell-the-Truth-Play-601363

10. Reader’s Theater Script: Florence Harding:

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Florence-Harding-A-Readers-Theater-Script-Womens-HistoryFirst-Lady-2414171

Mrs. Bie Ografee Talk Show Reading Theater Scripts:

Vikings

Ferdinand Magellan

Marco Polo

Christopher Columbus

Leonardo da Vinci

Michelangelo

Visit with a Crusader

Visit with a Victim of the Black Death

Martin Luther King Jr.

Rosa Parks

Harriet Tubman

George Washington Carver

Katherine Johnson

Tuskegee Airmen

Marian Anderson

Marie Curie

Galileo Galilei

Sir Isaac Newton

Albert Einstein

Jane Goodall

Moon Landing: Interview with first astronauts to walk on the moon

Rachel Carson

Jacques Cousteau

Thomas Edison

Visit with a Pilgrim

Revolutionary War Female Spies

Revolutionary War Tory

Thomas Jefferson

James Madison, Father of the Constitution

Pioneer Woman, Narcissa Whitman

Civil War Women Soldiers

Sacagaewa

Sequoyah

Lewis and Clark

Abraham Lincoln

California Gold Rush: Visit with a ‘49er

Wright Brothers

A Road trip Across the USA for Women’s Suffrage

WW 2: Women Pilots

Elizabeth Blackwell

Susan B. Anthony

Sonia Sotomayor

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Louisa May Alcott

Edgar Allen Poe

William Shakespeare

Charles Dickens

Johnny Appleseed

Visit with a Leprechaun

Visit with a Groundhog

To Tell the Truth Plays:

Hans Christian Andersen

Elizabeth Blackwell

Amelia Earhart

First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt

Elizabeth Blackwell

First Lady Edith Wilson

First Lady Florence Harding

King Tut

First Lady Hillary Clinton

First Lady Michelle Obama

First Lady Abigail Adams

First Lady Martha Washington

First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln

First Lady Dolly Madison

First Lady Lady Bird Johnson

My website for teachers/kids has lots of geography activities, short reads, factoids on different topics, news, career surveys, bell ringers and more.

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Presidential Election: FREEBIE (2024)

By Gail Hennessey

Use this interactive Notebook activity to have students learn about the election process and fun facts about some of the previous elections in US History. There are several questions and extension activities included, too.

Please consider following my TeachShare Store if you find this of value.

Check out these resources during Election Time:

1. https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/ELECTION-Process-How-do-we-Elect-a-President-A-Webquest-Distance-Learning-2695264 How do We Elect a President?

2. https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Inauguration-Day-A-Webquest-2870347 Inauguration Day, Webquest

3. Presidential Trivia, A Webquest: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Presidents-A-Presidential-Webquest-338700

4. The White House: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/White-House-Learn-about-the-White-HouseA-webquest-359868

5. First Ladies, A Webquest: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/First-Ladies-of-the-United-States-Webquest-604151

6. Presidential Challenge. How much do you know about our presidents? https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Presidential-Facts-To-Challenge-Your-Students-2586425

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Presidential Facts To Challenge Your Students

By Gail Hennessey

Do YOU Know Your Presidents is a series of three challenges. Each challenge worksheet has 25 questions(with 3 choices). The first challenge is the easiest with the third, the hardest.

There is also a Presidential Did You Know? Page.

Kids can do one or all the challenges to learn interesting facts about U.S. Presidents. The teacher page includes several extension activities and the key.

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Presidents: A Presidential Webquest

By Gail Hennessey

President Andrew Johnson had a pet white mouse. President William McKinley had a pet parrot who was trained to whistle, "Yankee Doodle". President James Garfield was the first president to be left- handed AND could write with both hands(and different languages at the same time-Greek and Latin). George H W Bush liked eating pork rinds as a snack. President George Washington was a spelunker, a person that likes searching in caves. John F. Kennedy said, “And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” Use this presidential webquest to learn more about our presidents!

You may find these additional resources of interest:

1. Did you know that First Lady Hillary Clinton was the first First Lady to become a senator of New York? Clinton was also the first woman to run for President for a major political party(Democratic) and won the popular vote to Donald Trump(2016 election) by over 3 million votes but lost the electoral votes. Do you know that Florence Harding was the first woman to be able to VOTE for her husband in a presidential election? Learn about the contributions of some of our first ladies with this fun and informative webquest. For grades 4 and up. First Ladies of the USA, A Webquest

2. Learn about the White House with 10 informative web questions, comprehension and discussion questions and several extension activities. The White House, A Webquest

3. Learn about Abe Lincoln with this informative web quest! President Lincoln started our national Thanksgiving holiday.And, you may not know that Abraham Lincoln didn't like the name Abe and that even his wife called him by the name Lincoln. Skills include:reading for information and using research/computer skills. Includes extension activities for language arts. Abraham Lincoln, A Webquest

4. Use this informative Reader's Theater Script to learn about Abraham Lincoln. The fun/informative play uses the format of Abraham Lincoln being a guest on a talk show and the studio audience asks questions about his life. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee's Talk Show Series.Abraham Lincoln, A Reader's Theater Script

Learn about the history of the State of the Union Address with this internet activity so you can WOW your friends with all you know about the history of this yearly event!There are 10 web questions, 9 Did You Know? Facts, 6 comprehension questions, a student page(handout to give for homework or extra credit for the night of the State of the Union Address), a teacher page with a couple of extension activities and the key to both the web quest and the comprehension questions. History of the State of the Union Address :Webquest

I have also written several plays on First Ladies including: Dolly Madison, Abigail Adams, Martha Washington, Mary Todd Lincoln, Eleanor Roosevelt,Lady Bird Johnson, Hillary Clinton and Michelle Obama.Go to my store to see more....

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ELECTION Process! How do we Elect a President?Webquest 2024

By Gail Hennessey

Teaching citizenship?

UPDATED for the 2024 election! Students will learn about the election process including requirements to run for office, requirements to vote, the Succession Act, the Electoral College and more. There are 15 web questions, a Did You Know? fact section and comprehension questions. The Teacher Page includes extension activities, the keys and additional links.

NOTE: If you'd like a student version so you can use it with Google Classrooms and not have the teacher section with the key, just email me via Q/A and I will be happy to send you a copy.

Check out these resources:

1. Inauguration Day, A Webquest:
What is this event in the USA called an "Inauguration"? Taking the oath of office, a big parade and evening balls, Inauguration Day is a very busy day for the incoming President! There are 10 web questions, a Did You Know? section, comprehension questions and extension activities. This resource would be a great activity for around Inauguration Day to learn all about the history and festivities surrounding our country's inauguration procedures. It could be used as a Friday activity or when you are studying US Government and for Presidents' Weekend. https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Inauguration-Day-A-Webquest-2870347

2.Do YOU Know Your Presidents is a series of three challenges. Each challenge worksheet has 25 questions(with 3 choices). The first challenge is the easiest with the third, the hardest.There is also a Presidential Did You Know? Section: Presidential Challenge! What do you know about Our Presidents?

3. Learn about the White House with 10 informative web questions, comprehension and discussion questions and several extension activities: Learn about the White House

4. President Andrew Johnson had a pet white mouse. President William McKinley had a pet parrot who was trained to whistle, "Yankee Doodle". President James Garfield was the first president to be left- handed AND could write with both hands(and different languages at the same time-Greek and Latin). George H W Bush liked eating pork rinds as a snack. President George Washington was a spelunker, a person that likes searching in caves. John F. Kennedy said, “And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” Use this presidential webquest to learn more about our presidents! Presidential Trivia Webquest

5. Only Three presidents have been IMPEACHED. WHAT is this word? This web quest shares the history of impeachment. Impeachment: A History(Webquest)

6. First Ladies’ Webquest: First Ladies' Webquest

7. Hillary Clinton Reader’s Theater Script: Hillary Clinton, A Reader's Theater Script

8. Michelle Obama Reader’s Theater Script: Michelle Obama, A Reader's Theater Script

9. Abraham Lincoln Reader’s Theater Script: Abraham Lincoln, A Reader's Theater Script

10. Presidential Challenges:(quizzes-What do you know about the presidents): Presidential Challenges! What do You know about our Presidents?

11. Constitution Day is September 17th each year(except for 2017) when the day falls on a Sunday and will be celebrated on September 18th. This play would be a great addition to your lessons about the U.S. Constitution. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografe series of plays, this Reader's Theater Script is on the "Father of the Constitution", James Madson(1751-1836), and his sharing with students the history of the writing of the Constitution. Madison who would become the 4th President of the United States(1809-1817)), played a very important role in the forming of our US Constitution. In addition to being a delegate, he introduced the first additions to the Constitution(amendments) which came to be known as the Bill of Rights. With 13 audience questioners, a Did You Know Section, comprehension questions, a Teacher Page with extension activities, key and additional links, students will learn about the writing of our important government document, the Constitution.Constitution(James Madison, Father of the Constitution, A Reader's Theater Script

12. Learn about the history of the State of the Union Address with this internet activity so you can WOW your friends with all you know about the history of this yearly event!There are 10 web questions, 9 Did You Know? Facts, 6 comprehension questions, a student page(handout to give for homework or extra credit for the night of the State of the Union Address), a teacher page with a couple of extension activities and the key to both the web quest and the comprehension questions. History of the State of the Union Address :Webquest

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