1: U.S. President Biography Research - 2nd Grade
2: Guide Creation Information
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Guide Author |
Ann Woell |
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District |
Moorhead Public Schools - ISD 152 |
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Date Created |
06/10/2011 |
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Guide Description |
This is a guide that researches presidents of the Unites States and their influence in Minnesota. This guide can be used for a biography project about United States presidents or used to celebrate President's Day. |
3: Guide Characteristics
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Title of Main Academic Standard used in Guide |
Minnesota DRAFT K-12 Academic Standards in Social Studies |
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Grade Level |
2nd |
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Learning Level |
Introductory |
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National Holiday/Special Occasion (optional) |
President's Day |
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Source Format Emphasized |
photos, editorial cartoons, letter |
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Geographic Region Emphasized (optional) |
Minnesota |
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Other Minnesota Reflections Guide(s) Related to this Guide (optional) |
4: Main Standard Emphasized in Guide
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Standard Title |
Minnesota DRAFT K-12 Academic Standards in Social Studies |
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Category |
Social Studies |
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Strand |
U.S./World History |
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Sub-strand |
People, culture, and change in time |
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Standard |
People make history |
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Benchmark 1: standard number |
2.1.2.1.1 |
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Benchmark 1: text |
Identify certain events and people and explain why they are celebrated through a variety of national holidays in the U.S. and other countries. |
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Benchmark 2: standard number |
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Benchmark 2: text |
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Benchmark 3: standard number |
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Benchmark 4: standard number |
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Benchmark 4: text |
5: Another Standard Emphasized in Guide (optional)
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Standard Title |
Minnesota DRAFT K-12 Academic Standards in Social Studies |
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Category |
Social Studies |
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Strand |
Government and Citizenship |
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Sub-strand |
Governmental Systems |
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Standard |
The government has basic functions. |
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Benchmark 1: standard number |
2.5.4.1.1 |
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Benchmark 1: text |
Explain the purpose of government and identify its different functions. |
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Benchmark 2: standard number |
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Benchmark 2: text |
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Benchmark 3: standard number |
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Benchmark 4: standard number |
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Benchmark 4: text |
6: Additional Standards and/or Skills (reading, math, media literacy, interdisciplinary)
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Reading: standard number |
2.2.3.3 |
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Reading: standard text |
Describe the connection between a series of historical events in a text |
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Math: standard number |
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Math: standard text |
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Media Literacy: standard number |
2.8.2.2 |
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Media Literacy: standard text |
Recount or describe key ideas or details from a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media. |
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Interdisciplinary Connection |
Minnesota History |
Minnesota Reflections Resources
7: Search Strategy
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Things to Think About |
Only presidential visits to Minnesota visits are included in Minnesota Reflections and in this guide. |
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Keywords |
Presidents |
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Other ideas (to assist with discovery) |
Search individual presidents by name. |
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Challenges to finding resources on this standard |
To narrow your search, you could use "United States presidents" or enter specific names of United States presidents. |
8: Minnesota Reflections Top Picks
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Title |
Date created |
Description |
Format (photo, map, letter …) |
"Cite the Item" link |
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W. F Liedloff's Saddle and Harness Shop |
1881 |
Black crepe hangs over the door in honor of President James Garfield's death. 20th President of the United States (1981) |
photo |
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President McKinley visits Duluth, MN |
1899 |
Crowds in the street as President William McKinley's horse drawn carriage passes. 25th President of the United States (1897-1901) |
photo |
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President McKinley visits Duluth, MN |
1899 |
Crowds in street as President William McKinley speaks at Boat Club. 25th President of the United States (1897-1901) |
photo |
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Memorial Service for President William McKinley at the High School, Moorhead, MN. |
1901 |
The wall of the high school is covered with black crepe and decorated with two large American flags flanking a draped photo of President McKinley, who was assassinated on Sept. 19th, 1901. 25th President of the United States (1897-1901) |
photo |
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Uncle Sam and Theodore Roosevelt, an editorial cartoon by "Bart" |
1901 - 1909 |
Uncle Sam and Theodore Roosevelt; both wearing monocles and carrying walking sticks, meet in front of the Capitol Building. 26th President of the United States (1901-1909) |
editorial cartoon |
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Theodore Roosevelt in Winona |
1909 |
Theodore Roosevelt is sitting on a set of wooden bleachers, surrounded by men with an American flag. 26th President of the United States (1901-1909) |
photo |
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President Taft at Madison Lake |
1911 |
President William Taft standing on the back of a railroad car. 27th President of the United States (1909-1913) |
photo |
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President William H. Taft at Shakopee railroad depot, Shakopee, MN |
1911 |
President Taft speaking to a crowd from the platform erected at the railroad depot in downtown Shakopee. Taft was on his way to the Twin Cities, and stopped in Shakopee for an half hour. 27th President of the United States (1909-1913) |
photo |
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Snow statue of Abraham Lincoln, Virginia, MN |
1920 - 1930 |
Abraham Lincoln snow statue, created by Duane Bryers of the Pillsbury Club. 16th President of the United States (1861-1865) |
photos |
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Snow statue of George Washington, Virginia, MN |
1920 - 1930 |
George Washington snow statue, created by Duane Bryers of the Pillsbury Club. 1st President of the United States (1789-1797) |
photo |
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Proposed Iron Range rehabilitation program defense project |
1941 |
Letter to Franklin Delano Roosevelt from Fred A. Cina, regarding the Iron Range/Northeastern Minnesota region. 32nd President of the United States (1933-1945) |
letter |
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General Dwight D. Eisenhower crowns Joyce Pearson as the 1952 homecoming queen, St. Cloud State University |
1952 |
General Dwight D. Eisenhower before becoming president of the United States, at a homecoming ceremony at St. Cloud, MN. 34th President of the United States (1953-1961) |
photo |
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Two Presidents, St. Paul, Minnesota |
1999? |
Sister Karen Kennelly greets President Bill Clinton. 42nd President of the United States (1993-2001) |
photo |
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President Bill Clinton's visit, Shakopee, MN |
2000 |
President Bill Clinton discussing trade with China during a stop at the Hauer family farm in Shakopee. 42nd President of the United States (1993-2001) |
photo |
9: Specific Minnesota Reflections Collection(s) to Consider (optional)
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Scott County Historical Society |
10: Helpful Tips (optional)
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Searching politics and government can be helpful. Some searches of presidents must be searched by name only. |
11: Ideas for Lesson Plans Using this Guide (optional)
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Show pictures and documents about past presidents. Discuss known facts about these presidents. Discuss the reasons for visits to Minnesota. Discuss the honor shown for living and dead presidents. Discuss why we celebrate President's Day. |
12: Other Online Collections that Help Teach this Standard (optional)
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Garden of Praise http://www.gardenofpraise.com/leaders.htm |