1: U.S. President Biography Research - 2nd Grade

2: Guide Creation Information

Guide Author

Ann Woell

District

Moorhead Public Schools - ISD 152

Date Created

06/10/2011

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

Title of Main Academic Standard used in Guide

Minnesota DRAFT K-12 Academic Standards in Social Studies

Grade Level

2nd

Learning Level

Introductory

National Holiday/Special Occasion (optional)

President's Day

Source Format Emphasized

photos, editorial cartoons, letter

Geographic Region Emphasized (optional)

Minnesota

Other Minnesota Reflections Guide(s) Related to this Guide (optional)

4: Main Standard Emphasized in Guide

Standard Title

Minnesota DRAFT K-12 Academic Standards in Social Studies

Category

Social Studies

Strand

U.S./World History

Sub-strand

People, culture, and change in time

Standard

People make history

Benchmark 1: standard number

2.1.2.1.1

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.

Benchmark 2: standard number

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Benchmark 3: standard number

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Benchmark 4: standard number

Benchmark 4: text

5: Another Standard Emphasized in Guide (optional)

Standard Title

Minnesota DRAFT K-12 Academic Standards in Social Studies

Category

Social Studies

Strand

Government and Citizenship

Sub-strand

Governmental Systems

Standard

The government has basic functions.

Benchmark 1: standard number

2.5.4.1.1

Benchmark 1: text

Explain the purpose of government and identify its different functions.

Benchmark 2: standard number

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Benchmark 3: standard number

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Benchmark 4: standard number

Benchmark 4: text

6: Additional Standards and/or Skills (reading, math, media literacy, interdisciplinary)

Reading: standard number

2.2.3.3

Reading: standard text

Describe the connection between a series of historical events in a text

Math: standard number

Math: standard text

Media Literacy: standard number

2.8.2.2

Media Literacy: standard text

Recount or describe key ideas or details from a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.

Interdisciplinary Connection

Minnesota History

Minnesota Reflections Resources

7: Search Strategy

Things to Think About

Only presidential visits to Minnesota visits are included in Minnesota Reflections and in this guide.

Keywords

Presidents

Other ideas (to assist with discovery)

Search individual presidents by name.

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

Title

Date created

Description

Format (photo, map, letter …)

"Cite the Item" link

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

http://reflections.mndigital.org/u?/blue,1447

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

http://reflections.mndigital.org/u?/nemhc,2068

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

http://reflections.mndigital.org/u?/nemhc,2078

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

http://reflections.mndigital.org/u?/clc,48

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

http://reflections.mndigital.org/u?/gust,523

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

http://reflections.mndigital.org/u?/wch,416

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

http://reflections.mndigital.org/u?/blue,1896

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

http://reflections.mndigital.org/u?/scott,188

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

http://reflections.mndigital.org/u?/irrc,1180

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

http://reflections.mndigital.org/u?/irrc,1193

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

http://reflections.mndigital.org/u?/irrc,1264

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

http://reflections.mndigital.org/u?/stc,586

Two Presidents, St. Paul, Minnesota

1999?

Sister Karen Kennelly greets President Bill Clinton. 42nd President of the United States (1993-2001)

photo

http://reflections.mndigital.org/u?/ssc,105

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

http://reflections.mndigital.org/u?/scott,334

9: Specific Minnesota Reflections Collection(s) to Consider (optional)

Scott County Historical Society

10: Helpful Tips (optional)

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)

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)

bio. http://www.biography.com/presidents/

Garden of Praise http://www.gardenofpraise.com/leaders.htm