Social Studies (NYS K-12 Framework Common Core)
Elementary, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
Access this resource at: http://americanhistory.si.edu/presidency/5a2.html# or visit the Teacher Materials page at: http://americanhistory.si.edu/presidency/5a3.html
The National Museum of American History has several hands-on and web-based presidential activities as well as suggestions for using their web site with your class. These websites teach about a President's responsibilities as it highlights past influential ones and the actions they took while in office.
American Presidency: Teacher MaterialsThe American PresidencyThe American Presidency: Lesson PlansAmerican Presidency: Hands-On Activities
SS.4.4.a.1 Students will examine the basic structure of the federal government, including the president, Congress, and the courts.
SS.5.6.a.1 Students will examine the basic structure of the United States federal government, including the president, Congress, and the courts.
SS.E.1.1C Students explain those values, practices, and traditions that unite all Americans.
SS.E.1.3C Students identify individuals who have helped to strengthen democracy in the United States and throughout the world.
SS.E.1.4C Students view historic events through the eyes of those who were there, as shown in their art, writings, music, and artifacts.
SS.E.5.3A Students understand that citizenship includes an awareness of the holidays, celebrations, and symbols of our nation.
SS.E.5.3B Students examine what it means to be a good citizen in the classroom, school, home, and community.
