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John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site

Birthplace of John F. Kennedy: Growing up Kennedy

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: High School: Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade

This lesson allows high school students to examine historical written, photographic, and video evidence from the Kennedys' time in Brookline and the Kennedy presidency in order to understand the way family background and values shape one's character. Students will identify the values the Kennedys tried to instill in their children, how these values impacted President Kennedy's character, and why we remember President Kennedy today, as well as how their own backgrounds have influenced them.

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park

Exploring Habitats at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Lower Elementary: Pre-Kindergarten through Second Grade

Discover the many places that animals live at within the park! Students will explore habitats, and the animals that call them home. Meets Kentucky 2nd grade science standards. This lesson was created by Kentucky teachers as a part of the History and Science Explore Project.

John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site

Birthplace of John F. Kennedy: Home of the Boy Who Would Be President

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade

Visit JFK's birthplace and consider the effects of culture and community in shaping character and personality.

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site

What Is That Used For?

• Type: Student Activities
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

Students form discussion groups and study images of everyday household items found in the Herbert Hoover Birthplace Cottage.

President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site

Writing Prompts derived from a visit to President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home NHS

• Type: Distance Learning
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

Writing prompts for post-visit activity or web quest of the Clinton Birthplace Home NHS

Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site

Plan a Field Trip

• Type: Field Trips
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

Take a field trip to Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace

President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site

Presidential BINGO

• Type: Distance Learning
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

Review Activity for touring the Clinton Birthplace Home NHS

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park

Welcome Packet - Field Trips to ABLI

• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

Pre-Visit information for your educational trip to the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace.

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site

Wants Versus Needs in a Changing World

• Type: Student Activities
• Grade Levels: High School: Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade

As they tour Herbert Hoover's tiny birthplace, students make a list of the Hoover’s material possessions and compare the family’s wants and needs with their own.

President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site

Back to the Future: Research Project

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

Students will research President Clinton and the Birthplace Home National Historic Site website and use a four square organizer to answer the Essential question.

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site

Lessons Learned In West Branch

• Type: Field Trips ... Student Activities
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

How did Herbert Hoover’s early years in 19th century West Branch influence his character? Which character traits did he learn that made him a leader? Where do we get our own skills for success? A visit to historic buildings from President Hoover's childhood helps answer these questions.

President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site

Why Visit His Home?

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

Using a four square graphic organizer, draft, edit and publish a persuasive essay OR draft a speech to persuade OR create a Prezi to persuade the observer to visit the birthplace home of President Clinton.

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site

From Iowa To The World

• Type: Field Trips ... Student Activities
• Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade

How did daily life of a rural community in the 1870s and 1880s compare to our own daily lives? Did events of Herbert Hoover's childhood motivate his career in public service? What did Herbert Hoover do to be recognized as a good citizen of the world? A visit to historic buildings from President Hoover's childhood helps answer these questions.

George Washington Carver National Monument

George Washington Carver National Monument 3rd & 4th Grade Art and Essay Contest

• Type: Student Activities
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

George Washington Carver National Monument preserves the birthplace and childhood home of George Washington Carver, renowned scientist, educator, and humanitarian. Carver was a prolific writer and artist. This contest strengthens writing skills and encourages artistic expression.

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park

The Boundary Oak: From Seed to Tree

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Lower Elementary: Pre-Kindergarten through Second Grade

Identify the life cycle of a tree, the importance of trees, and the significance of the Boundary Oak at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Park. Meets Kentucky Kindergarten science standards. This lesson was created by Kentucky teachers as a part of the History and Science Explore Project.

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park

Where in the World: Maps

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Lower Elementary: Pre-Kindergarten through Second Grade

Students will identify geographic features of Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Park and the importance of the different features by using a map, photos and other tools to locate these places during their visit at the park. Meets Kentucky Second Grade Science Standards. This lesson was created by Kentucky teachers as a part of the History and Science Explore Project.

Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site

Theodore’s Childhood Influences

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade

This lesson has students examine how childhood has a lasting impact throughout life.

President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site

Site-visit Registration Form

• Type: Distance Learning
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

Site-visit Registration Form

Niobrara National Scenic River

Cows in the Campground - Pre-Visit Writing Activity

• Type: Field Trips
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

Students will read about the community of the Niobrara Valley prior to their field trip to develop an understanding of the significance of development and its co-existence with preservation of a natural resource. Students will demonstrate their understanding of the interrelationships contained in the river system by writing a descriptive essay based on an essay prompt of their choice.

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park

Lincoln’s Legacy

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

What factors have led to Abraham Lincoln being a memorialized president? Meets Kentucky 5th grade social studies standards. This lesson was created by Kentucky teachers as a part of the History and Science Explore Project.