Introduction

Enduring Knowledge: U.S. presidents have come from a wide range of backgrounds with various socioeconomic and educational levels.

Analyze the photograph. Name as many of the Presidents as you can in the photo. What stands out to you about these men who have served as President of the United States? What do you know about each man (Democrat, Republican, educational background, etc)?

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American presidents past, present, and future posed for this photo at the White House in 2009.

Lesson Objectives

Following successful completion of this lesson, students will be able to:

  • identify the similarities in the levels of education of our most recent presidents.
  • determine the differences in the socioeconomic status and backgrounds of our most recent presidents.

The above objectives correspond with the Alabama Course of Study: Government objective(s): 12.4.

This lesson incorporates the following Literacy Standards: RR1, R2, R4, R7, R8, W1, W3, W4, W6, and W9.

 

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