This web drop-in
is intended for U.S. History students in 10th Grade.
Introduction:
The American Presidency is a unique institution. Have you ever wondered what makes the people
who are president uniquely qualified for the job? What are the qualifications? What about their past? How does their past qualify them for the job
of POTUS?
Activity: To
help answer these questions, view the following web sites with these questions
in mind. Then, create a Venn diagram of
the Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. In the middle circle, list events from each
man’s life prior to assuming the office of President that they have in
common. In each of the outer circles,
list things unique to either Washington or Lincoln.
President
Washington White House Biography
George Washington in the
Encyclopedia
President Lincoln
White House Biography
Encyclopedia of Abraham
Lincoln
When
your Venn diagram is complete, place it in your folder for our next class.