U.S. Presidency Resources

Help your students learn more about the United States' executive office and the lives of people who have held the presidency with these resources. Discover what these Americans did before they were famous politicians through biographies and references. Share each president's vision with your class by reading aloud the inaugural addresses of Washington, Lincoln, FDR, JFK, Reagan, and Clinton. You will also find articles on the electoral process and the roles of the president's cabinet. Supplement your Presidents' Day lesson plans with these resources.

U.S. Presidents' Biographies President John Quincy Adams Biography A biography of John Quincy Adams. President Ulysses Simpson Grant Biography A biography of Ulysses Simpson Grant. President Harry S. Truman Biography A biography of Harry S. Truman. President George Herbert Walker Bush Biography A biography of George Herbert Walker Bush. More U.S. Presidents' Biographies Printables Presidential Events Crossword Puzzle I Children identify presidents by the event that occurred during his administration in this crossword puzzle. Presidential Nicknames Crossword Puzzle II Students identify presidents by their nicknames. Visit the White House via the Internet Students use the Internet to complete a scavenger hunt of the White House in this classroom computer activity. In addition to learning navigation skills, students learn about basic Internet terminology, email, and global addresses. Articles U.S. President's Cabinet An article explaining the roles of the U.S. president's cabinet. So You Want to Be President? Literature Guide Find ten tips for using So You Wanna Be President?, the 2001 Caldecott Medal winner, in your class. This is a fun book to study during the presidential election. The Tea Pot Dome Scandal An article outlining the Tea Pot Dome scandal. Checks and Balances Examples of how the U.S. system of checks and balances works. U.S. Impeachment A brief history of impeachment. U.S. Executive Offices and Independent Agencies An article explaining additional agencies that aid the president. References Presidents' Occupations Ever wonder what the U.S. presidents did before they became president? This chart details all of their previous occupations, from teacher to lawyer to tailor! Wives and Children of U.S. Presidents A chart listing the wives and children of the U.S. presidents. Burial Places of U.S. Presidents A chart listing the burial places of the U.S. presidents. Order of U.S. Presidential Succession A list explaining the order of presidential succession in the United States. U.S. Vice Presidents A list of U.S. vice presidents. Presidential Pets A chart listing presidential pets. Overview of the Presidents: Basic Facts & Figures This chart lists U.S. presidents' birth places, parties, and birth and death dates. Use this reference when studying U.S. History, celebrating Presidents' Day, or learning about the presidential election process.

Presidential Elections The Presidential Election Process With this lesson plan, students learn that presidential elections are decided by the electoral college and not popular votes. This is an excellent resource for teaching students about the United States election process. Presidential Conventions A brief history of presidential conventions, an important – and symbolic – part of the presidential election process. Use this resource during the summer and fall election season. Closest Presidential Races An article comparing close presidential races in U.S. history. Election of the President & Vice President: Primary Election An explanation of the primary facet of the presidential election process in the United States. Students learn all about campaigning, the nomination process, and more. More Election Resources for Teachers Presidential Inaugurations Inaugural Poetry Review poems read at presidential inauguration ceremonies with this lesson plan. After the presidential election is over, find out how the new president officially takes office. History of Presidential Inaugurations Share an article that outlines the history of presidential inaugurations in the United States. George Washington's First Inaugural Address The text of George Washington's first inaugural address, given on Thursday, April 30, 1789. Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address The text of Lincoln's second inaugural address, given on Saturday, March 4, 1865. This is a good resource to use during the presidential election process. Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Third Inaugural Address The text of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's second inaugural address, given on Monday, January 20, 1941. John Fitzgerald Kennedy's Inaugural Address The text of John Fitzgerald Kennedy's inaugural address, given on Friday, January 20, 1961. Ronald Reagan's First Inaugural Address The text of Ronald Reagan's first inaugural address, given on Tuesday, January 20, 1981. William Jefferson Clinton's First Inaugural Address The text of William Jefferson Clinton's first inaugural address, given on January 20, 1993. Related Resources Presidents' Day Teacher Resources Presidents' Day is observed in February. Celebrate the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln with TeacherVision's lessons, printables, and references about these two U.S. presidents. U.S. Government Resources for Teachers Incorporate the study of U.S. government in your classroom with ours resources for grades K-12. Build students' knowledge of the federal government with lessons, printables, and puzzles. American History Teacher Resources American history is diverse and exciting. Utilize our cross-curricular printables, lessons, and references for grades K-12 to study the people, politics, and events that comprise U.S. history.