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"Meet the Press" - American Presidents

Lesson Purpose

A lesson that uses the weekly news show “Meet the Press” as a model for engaging students using primary sources. Students portray George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and the current President of the United States in a television interview. Students will develop answers to the host’s questions through primary sources research and current news articles.

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Lesson Objectives:

  • Students will gain insight into the views and character of Presidents Washington, Lincoln, and Roosevelt as well as the current President of the United States.
  • Students will use primary sources and current news articles to compare and contrast the economic, international, and political context of each president.

Related Standards:

  • Revolution and a New Nation
  • Foundations of the Political System
  • Role of Government
  • Developing Research Skills
  • Applying Language Skills
  • Reading for Literacy
  • Writing Standards for Technical Subjects
  • Speaking and Listening