This post is an update to the February, 2012 Presidents Day resource post.
About the Holiday
- Whose Day? Well, at Least It’s Not Who’s: While searching for resources it became immediately clear that there is little agreement on how to punctuate this holiday: is it President's Day, Presidents Day, or Presidents' Day? Take a moment to discuss with your class which they think is correct, and why! (5+)
- BrainPop: Lots of fun videos and games related to presidents and Presidents Day at BrainPop and BrainPop Jr. Login required. (K-6)
- Presidents Day Vocabulary Quiz: Designed for ESL, but can be a great tool to challenge students to show their knowledge of presidential vocabulary. (4+)
- Presidents Day: All About the Holidays: Short video at PBS Learning Media that explains the history of Presidents Day. (2-5)
- President's Day at History.com: Informative article and videos, as well as a small collection of speeches. (4+)
- Spelling City presidential vocabulary: List of vocabulary related to the election process and office of the presidency. (2-5)
About the People
GTSD teachers and students looking for print resources on Presidents Day and the men who held the office will find stories, biographies, and other informational texts in the GES and SMS Media Centers. Browse the catalogs and let the library staff know what they can reserve for you or your class. Staff are invited to contact Mrs. Bond for assistance in using these resources or locating additional materials.
- Challenge students to use their best search skills to find answers to these Frequently Asked Reference Questions about the Presidents of the United States. Add the caveat that all responses must have an academic appropriate citation. (5+)
- George Washing a National Treasure: Designed to enhance history and social studies curricula, these activities and lesson plans will introduce your students to some of the events and issues that shaped George Washington’s life. (4+)
- IPL POTUS Special Collection: Internet Public Library's directory to information on presidents. Includes basic biographical information, notable events, links to biographies and documents, appointees, as well as presidential election electoral vote results. (3+)
- Presidents of the United States: Resource Guides: Library of Congress developed guide to finding information about US Presidents through primary sources, exhibitions, and related websites. (5+)
- Under His Hat: Lincoln Collection Digitization Project, a thematic online-education resource about the United States' 16th President, Abraham Lincoln. Teachers will find lessons and activities based on digitized primary source materials. (4+)
