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James B. Weaver (Former IA Rep. and 3rd-Party Presidential Candidate) BIO PPT teaching resource preview

Slavery & the Civil WarGovernment & citizenship

James B. Weaver (Former IA Rep. and 3rd-Party Presidential Candidate) BIO PPT

This PDF biography follows James B. Weaver from his early life and Civil War service into third-party politics. The presentation includes his Greenback and People’s Party campaigns, election results and the political issues surrounding them. Use selected slides to introduce Weaver’s career or to begin a discussion of the role smaller parties played in nineteenth-century elections.

File: PDF

James G. Blaine (Former Secretary of State & U.S. Senator - ME) BIO PowerPoint teaching resource preview

Slavery & the Civil WarGovernment & citizenship

James G. Blaine (Former Secretary of State & U.S. Senator - ME) BIO PowerPoint

This informative 72-page PDF biography PowerPoint profiles the life of James G. Blaine, a prominent 19th century American politician from Maine.

File: PDF

Jim Clyburn (U.S. Representative & Assistant Democratic Leader) BIO PPT teaching resource preview

Government & citizenshipHistorical people & biographies

Jim Clyburn (U.S. Representative & Assistant Democratic Leader) BIO PPT

Jim Clyburn Biography PowerPoint\n\nThis 65-page biography PowerPoint covers the life and career of Jim Clyburn, the current Assistant Democratic Leader and U.S. Representative from South Carolina's 6th congressional district.

File: PDF

John Bell (Former Speaker of the House & TN Senator) BIO PPT teaching resource preview

Government & citizenshipHistorical people & biographies

John Bell (Former Speaker of the House & TN Senator) BIO PPT

Dig into the life of politician John Bell with this informative 65-page biography PowerPoint. Learn about Bell's journey from lawyer to eventually becoming Speaker of the US House of Representatives and a US Senator from Tennessee.

File: PDF

John C. Calhoun (Vice President, Secretary of State, & SC Senator) BIO PPT teaching resource preview

Slavery & the Civil WarGovernment & citizenship

John C. Calhoun (Vice President, Secretary of State, & SC Senator) BIO PPT

John C. Calhoun Biography PowerPoint\nThis informative 65-page biography PowerPoint covers the life and political career of John C. Calhoun, an influential 19th century American statesman.

File: PDF

John Floyd (former VA Governor & 3rd-Party Presidential Candidate) BIO PPT teaching resource preview

Government & citizenshipHistorical people & biographies

John Floyd (former VA Governor & 3rd-Party Presidential Candidate) BIO PPT

John Floyd Biography PowerPoint: An Informative Look at a Nullifier Party Presidential Candidate\nThis 40-page PowerPoint provides a comprehensive, engaging biography of John Floyd, who served as a Virginia Congressman, Virginia Governor…

File: PDF

John Logan (Former U.S. Senator - IL) Biography PowerPoint teaching resource preview

Slavery & the Civil WarGovernment & citizenship

John Logan (Former U.S. Senator - IL) Biography PowerPoint

The John Logan Biography PowerPoint covers the life of John A. Logan, a former U.S. Senator and Congressman from Illinois who was also the 1884 Republican nominee for Vice President.

File: PDF

John Thune (U.S. Senator - SD & Senate Minority Whip) BIO PPT teaching resource preview

Government & citizenshipHistorical people & biographies

John Thune (U.S. Senator - SD & Senate Minority Whip) BIO PPT

Introducing a 50-page biography PowerPoint about John Thune, South Dakota's senior U.S. Senator and Senate Minority Whip. This informative presentation details Thune's background, education, early career, and political experience leading…

File: PDF
Level: 7–12

Judeo-Christian: Influence on Democracy Presentation & Notes teaching resource preview

Ancient civilizationsGovernment & citizenship

Judeo-Christian: Influence on Democracy Presentation & Notes

An 11-slide PowerPoint presentation with a companion fill-in-the-blank student notes outline, teaching how Judeo-Christian beliefs (monotheism, human dignity, morality) contributed to the development of democracy, tied to World History Standard 10.1.

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File: Multiple File Types
Level: 9–12

Katherine Tai - U.S. Trade Representative (BIO PPT) teaching resource preview

Government & citizenshipHistorical people & biographies

Katherine Tai - U.S. Trade Representative (BIO PPT)

Katherine Tai - U.S. Trade Representative Biography PowerPoint\nThis 20-slide PowerPoint provides educators with an informative resource to teach students about Katherine Tai, the current U.S. Trade Representative.

File: PDF
Level: 7–12

Kevin McCarthy (Former U.S. Representative & House Speaker) BIO PPT teaching resource preview

Government & citizenshipHistorical people & biographies

Kevin McCarthy (Former U.S. Representative & House Speaker) BIO PPT

Kevin McCarthy Biography PowerPoint Presentation provides an informative overview of the life and career of Kevin McCarthy, former Speaker of the House and U.S. Representative from California.

File: PDF

Labor Day: A Micro-Learning Deck | Reading Activities teaching resource preview

Labor Day: A Micro-Learning Deck | Reading Activities

A micro-learning informational-text lesson on the history and significance of Labor Day, building close-reading, summarizing, and vocabulary skills.

File: Microsoft PowerPoint
Level: 4–7

Landmarks of Germany PowerPoint teaching resource preview

Maps & geography

Landmarks of Germany PowerPoint

Informational slide deck profiling 15 German landmarks (e.g. Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall, Neuschwanstein Castle, Cologne Cathedral) for social studies/geography instruction.

File: PDF
Level: 7–12

Landmarks of the United Kingdom PowerPoint teaching resource preview

Maps & geography

Landmarks of the United Kingdom PowerPoint

Informational slide deck profiling 20 UK landmarks across England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland (e.g. Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Tower of London, Stonehenge, Edinburgh Castle, Loch Ness, Giant's Causeway) for social studies/geography instruction.

File: PDF
Level: 7–12

Lewis and Clark Expedition | Reading Comprehension Deck | Interactive Lesson teaching resource preview

Lewis and Clark Expedition | Reading Comprehension Deck | Interactive Lesson

Interactive micro-learning deck teaching about the Lewis and Clark Expedition (Corps of Discovery) for reading comprehension.

File: Microsoft PowerPoint
Level: 4–6

Lewis Cass (Former U.S. Secretary of State) Biography PowerPoint teaching resource preview

Government & citizenshipHistorical people & biographies

Lewis Cass (Former U.S. Secretary of State) Biography PowerPoint

This informative PowerPoint profiles the life of Lewis Cass, a prominent 19th century American statesman. It highlights key biographical details, from his birth in New Hampshire in 1782 to his death in 1866.

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Life in Ancient Rome | Reading Comprehension Deck | Interactive Lesson teaching resource preview

Ancient civilizationsGovernment & citizenship

Life in Ancient Rome | Reading Comprehension Deck | Interactive Lesson

An interactive micro-learning slide deck teaching grades 5-8 students about daily life in ancient Rome (clothing, food, housing, the forum) through a reading passage, vocabulary, and comprehension activities.

File: Microsoft PowerPoint
Level: 5–8

Lincoln Memorial | Reading Comprehension Deck | Interactive Lesson teaching resource preview

Writing & reflection

Lincoln Memorial | Reading Comprehension Deck | Interactive Lesson

A digital slideshow (micro-learning deck) teaching students about the Lincoln Memorial through video, a reading passage with audio, close reading, and vocabulary work.

File: Microsoft PowerPoint
Level: 7–9

Louisiana Purchase | Reading Comprehension Deck | Interactive Lesson teaching resource preview

Writing & reflection

Louisiana Purchase | Reading Comprehension Deck | Interactive Lesson

An interactive micro-learning slide deck teaching students about the Louisiana Purchase (1803) - its causes, key figures, and historical significance.

File: Microsoft PowerPoint
Level: 4–7

Lt. Governor Denny Heck (WA) Biography PowerPoint teaching resource preview

Government & citizenshipHistorical people & biographies

Lt. Governor Denny Heck (WA) Biography PowerPoint

Give students a chronological biography of Denny Heck, the current Lt. Governor of Washington, for social studies/government/civics instruction.

File: PDF

Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell (OK) Biography PowerPoint teaching resource preview

Government & citizenshipHistorical people & biographies

Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell (OK) Biography PowerPoint

To introduce students to the life, career, and political rise of Matt Pinnell, current Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma, as a state-government biography resource.

File: PDF

Lt. Governor Randy McNally (TN) Biography PowerPoint teaching resource preview

Government & citizenshipHistorical people & biographies

Lt. Governor Randy McNally (TN) Biography PowerPoint

A chronological biography presentation about Randy McNally, the current Lt. Governor of Tennessee, for use in social studies/government/history instruction.

File: PDF

Lt. Governor Sabina Matos (RI) Biography PowerPoint teaching resource preview

Government & citizenshipHistorical people & biographies

Lt. Governor Sabina Matos (RI) Biography PowerPoint

A chronological biography presentation about Sabina Matos, the current Lt. Governor of Rhode Island, for use in social studies/government/history instruction.

File: PDF

Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch (IN) Biography PowerPoint teaching resource preview

Government & citizenshipHistorical people & biographies

Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch (IN) Biography PowerPoint

A chronological biography presentation about Suzanne Crouch, the current Lt. Governor of Indiana, for use in social studies/government/history instruction.

File: PDF