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The American Presidency Project  A study of the American presidency established in 1999 at the University of California, Santa Barbara. The site offers 104,792 documents related to the study of the presidency.

American President: A Reference Resource This site from the Miller Center at the University of Virginia gives biographical information about each of the presidents, a speech archive, and classroom resources.

"Escorting a Presidency into History: NARA's Role in a White House Transition"  Nancy Kegan Smith's Prologue article describes how NARA collects transfers hundreds of millions of textual, electronic, and audiovisual records, and tens of thousands of presidential and vice presidential gifts.

POTUS: Presidents of the United States Biographies of the presidents. Includes "background information, election results, cabinet members, notable events, and some points of interest on each of the presidents."

Presidential Libraries Information about presidential libraries and the documents they maintain. Includes links to all of the presidential libraries administered by the National Archives.

"The Presidential Libraries Act after 50 Years"  Raymond Geselbracht and Timothy Walch discuss legislation that provided for the establishment of presidential libraries in this Prologue article.

The Presidents This website from PBS provides documentaries on nine of the 20th-Century presidents. Also included are biographies of all of the presidents, articles, interviews, photographs, and educational resources.

Public Papers of the Presidents The Public Papers of the Presidents are available online through the Government Printing Office (GPO) beginning with George H.W. Bush in 1991. They contain papers and speeches of the President that were issued by the Office of the Press Secretary, presented in chronological order.

"School House to White House: The Education of the Presidents" This Prologue article describes a NARA exhibit that reveals the report cards, homework, athletic prowess, and musical abilities of our modern presidents when they were students.

"Standing in for the President" This Prologue article by W. Dale Nelson looks at the role of the Presidents' press secretaries.

Facts, Firsts and Precedents The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies provides interesting pieces of information about presidential inaugurations.

History of Presidential Inaugurals In this 1993 C-Span interview, Philip Brooks discusses memorial presidential inaugurations.

"I Do Solemnly Swear...": Presidential Inaugurations This Library of Congress American Memory site is a collection of approximately 2000 digital files from all of the inaugurations from George Washington's in 1791 to the latest.

Inaugural Addresses of the Presidents of the U.S. Lists the presidents in chronological order.

Inauguration History Quiz  This inauguration quiz is presented by the Washington Post.

Presidential Inaugurals: Historical Perspective  A transcript of the PBS show in which the NewsHour's historians Michael Beschloss, Haynes Johnson, Steven Ambrose, Doris Kearns Goodwin, and Roger Wilkins talk to Margaret Warner about the history of inaugurations.

Presidential Inaugurations Quiz  Test your knowledge about past Presidential inaugurations in this activity, designed by the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library.

Records of Presidential Inaugural Committees Record Group 274, 1933-1989. Held at the National Archives.

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"Abrupt Transition" This article, published in the Winter 2000 issue of Prologue , discusses the change in inauguration fanfare when a Vice President must quickly been sworn into office.

Amendment XXV This site includes the text of the amendment that provides for procedures to fill vacancies in the vice presidency and clarifies presidential succession rules.

Order of Succession Ben's Guide to U.S. Government provides a list of government departments which will provide officials to assume the presidency if necessary, provided they are Constitutionally qualified to assume the office.

Presidential Illness and the 25th Amendment The National Institutes of Health website includes scanned copies of the original print version of this article. It is full of historical facts.

George Washington Papers This Library of Congress website maintains the complete collection of George Washington papers, consisting of 65,000 documents.

Introduction to the Diaries of George Washington This introduction to the nature and history of George Washington's diaries is provided by the Library of Congress.

"The Surprising George Washington" An article by Richard Norton Smith from Prologue looks at the sides of the first President's life that we do not often see.

"Jefferson Buys Louisiana Territory, and the Nation Moves Westward" Prologue article by Wayne T. De Cesar and Susan Page about how the Louisiana Purchase came about.

"Jefferson Looks Westward: President Secretly Sought Funds from Congress to Explore Louisiana Territory, Develop Trade" In this Prologue article, James Worsham reveals that Jefferson planned a expedition to the west even before the Louisiana Purchase was accomplished.

Thomas Jefferson An exhibit at the Library of Congress examines Jefferson's intellectual development using his own writings and other items from the Library's collections.

Thomas Jefferson "A guide to the University of Virginia's collections related to Thomas Jefferson, with additional links to texts and information resources about Jefferson."

Thomas Jefferson and the Patent Act of 1793 From Essays in History published by the Corcoran Department of History at the University of Virginia.

Madison's Treasures The documents in this collection at the Library of Congress are the largest single collection of original Madison documents in existence.

"Where Have You Gone, James Madison?" Archivist Allen Weinstein discusses the relevance of the U.S. Constitution and the thoughts of its leading architect, James Madison in this Prologue article.

Andrew Jackson: Good, Evil, and the Presidency This PBS website includes a documentary video, an interactive timeline, and resources for educators.

Abraham Lincoln Association Organized in 1908 as the Lincoln Centennial Association, this organization is dedicated to furthering the study and research of this President.

The Abraham Lincoln Institute The latest in Lincoln scholarship.

Abraham Lincoln Papers at the Library of Congress Organized into three "General Correspondence" series, this site includes approximately 20,000 documents.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation This unique institution and its website is devoted to telling the entire life story of the nation's 16th president.

"An Extraordinary President and His Remarkable Cabinet: Doris Kearns Goodwin Looks at Lincoln's Team of Rivals" Ellen Fried's interview with the author of Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln appeared in Prologue article in Spring of 2006.

Lincoln/Net Primary source materials from Lincoln's Illinois years through his presidency, in a social and political context.

Mr. Lincoln's Virtual Library This site offers selections from two collections at the Library of Congress that illuminate the life of Abraham Lincoln.

The Search for Lincoln's Legal Papers A report in the National Archives publication The Record states that nearly 90,000 documents associated with Lincoln's legal practice have been discovered across the country and accessioned into the collection of the Lincoln Legal Papers project.

Finding Precedent: The Impeachment of Andrew Johnson This site was created by HarpWeek in response to the interest generated by the impeachment of President Clinton. It includes materials from Harper's Weekly relating to the impeachment and trial of President Andrew Johnson in 1868.

"Grant, Babcock, and the Whiskey Ring" This Prologue article, published in Fall 2000, discusses Grant's term as President.

Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center This website is dedicated to the study of the Hayes presidency.

Selected Bibliography of William McKinley A bibliography provided by the Library of Congress.

"'I am entitled to the Medal of Honor and I want it' : Theodore Roosevelt and His Quest for Glory" This article by Mitchell Yockelson appeared in the Spring 1998 edition of the National Archives publication, Prologue .

Theodore Roosevelt: His Life and Times on Film Produced by the National Digital Library and the Motion Picture, Broadcasting, and Recorded Sound Division of the Library of Congress, this site features 104 films from the LOC's holdings which document Teddy Roosevelt's life from 1898 to 1919.

Theodore Roosevelt This site provides information about and links to Roosevelt's publications and autobiography.

Warren G. Harding John Dean discusses his biography of Warren G. Harding on C-Span's Booknotes .

Calvin Coolidge Memorial Foundation This site is intended "to become the gateway to all things Coolidge."

"'An American Epic:' Herbert Hoover and Belgian Relief in World War I" George H. Nash's Prologue article about the future president's humanitarian actions.

Hoover & Truman: A presidential friendship A joint project of the Truman and Hoover Presidential Libraries, this site highlights the friendship between the two men. Much of the material was collected in a book, "Herbert Hoover and Harry S. Truman: A Documentary History", edited by Timothy Walch and Dwight M. Miller, copyright 1992 by the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Association, Inc.; the book is available electronically on the site.

"The Ordeal of a Biographer: Herbert Hoover Writes about Woodrow Wilson" Prologue article by Timothy Walch.

"The Ordeal of Herbert Hoover" Part I of the Prologue article by Richard Norton Smith and Timothy Walch that details President Hoover's struggles in the White House.

"FDR at 125" To mark the 125th anniversary of FDR's birth on January 30, 1882, Prologue looks at the impact of his presidency and his legacy.

"FDR's Day in Infamy Speech: Crafting a Call to Arms" An article from Prologue , Winter 2001.

"FDR: The President and the High School" Keith W. Olson's article from Prologue describes how the President's interest in architecture led to close involvement in the planning and construction of a high school in Hyde Park.

Fireside Chats of Franklin Delano Roosevelt Transcripts of the Fireside Chats from March 1933 to June 1944.

Franklin D. Roosevelt From an essay by Doris Kearns Goodwin for the PBS program "Character Above All," on the role of character in presidential leadership.

"How Roosevelt Attacked Japan at Pearl Harbor: Myth Masquerading as History" R.J.C. Butow's Prologue article refutes assertions that the President misled the public about the coming of war.

"A 'New' FDR Emerges: Historians, Teachers, Authors Take a Fresh, Sometimes Critical, Look at Roosevelt" Prologue article by Cynthia M. Koch.

"A Notable Passage to China: Myth and Memory in FDR's Family History" This article on Roosevelt family history, by R. J. C. Butow, appeared in the Fall 1999 edition of the National Archives publication, Prologue .

"When FDR Said 'Play Ball:' President Called Baseball a Wartime Morale Booster" Gerald Bazer and Steven Culbertson discuss President Roosevelt's decision to support the continuation of baseball during World War II in this Prologue article.

"Adventures with Grandpa Truman" Clifton Truman Daniel reminisces about his grandfather in this Prologue article.

"A Boy Who Would Be President: Harry Truman at School, 1892–1901" Prologue article by Raymond H. Geselbracht describes Truman's days as a schoolboy through his attendance records and grades at Noland School for the first and second grade, and two of his high school English theme books.

Continuing the Fight: Harry S. Truman and World War II At the Truman Library website, this site contains a "collection of documents, photographs, and eyewitness accounts concerning the latter stages of World War II."

"The First Proposal, or What a Future President of the United States Did When He Was Rejected by the Woman He Loved" In this Prologue article, Raymond H. Geselbracht discusses Harry S. Truman's courtship of Bess Wallace.

Harry S. Truman From an essay by David McCullough for the PBS program "Character Above All," on the role of character in presidential leadership.

"Harry Truman, Poker Player" Raymond H. Geselbracht's article about Truman's love of poker appeared in the Spring 2003 issue of Prologue .

"Harry Truman's History Lessons" In this Prologue article, Samuel W. Rushay, Jr. examines the way the 33rd President used history to make some of the important decision of the post-World War II era.

" Independence and the Opening of the West : Harry S. Truman, Thomas Hart Benton, And the Making of the Mural " Raymond H. Geselbracht describes the creation of the mural for the Harry S. Truman Library in this Prologue article.

"Mutual Admiration and a Few Jokes: The Correspondence of Harry Truman with Groucho and Harpo Marx" Raymond H. Geselbracht's Prologue article highlights Truman's correspondence with the Marx Brothers.

"'The President Is Very Acutely Ill:' Harry S. Truman's Illness of July 1952" Prologue article by Samuel W. Rushay, Jr.

Speeches of Harry S. Truman Audio and transcripts of many of Truman's speeches from 1939 to 1953.

Dwight D. Eisenhower From an essay by Stephen Ambrose for the PBS program "Character Above All," on the role of character in presidential leadership.

Dwight D. Eisenhower: A Resource Guide Bibliography compiled by the Library of Congress.

"Eisenhower and the Red Menace" This article, written by Michael J. Birkner for the Fall 2001 issue of Prologue , discusses Eisenhower in the age of Senator Joseph McCarthy's crusade against Communism.

"Ike's Interstates at 50: Anniversary of the Highway System Recalls Eisenhower's Role as Catalyst" David A. Pfeiffer's Prologue article about the creation of one of Eisenhower's lasting achievements as president.

"The Hours before Dallas" This article was written by Jeb Byrne for the National Archives Prologue , Summer 2000 issue.

"'Howdy, Mr. President!'" "UT Arlington Library's Special Collections exhibit 'Howdy, Mr. President!' showcases over 80 intriguing photographs taken by Fort Worth Star-Telegram news photographers. The Star-Telegram JFK collection contains almost 3,000 photo negatives taken during the visit by President John F. Kennedy to Fort Worth and the subsequent events following his assassination in Dallas, November 1963."

John F. Kennedy From an essay by Richard Reeves for the PBS program "Character Above All," on the role of character in presidential leadership.

The Kennedy Assassination Records Review Board: Final Report Document available in PDF format on the NARA website.

The President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection The National Archives Assassination Records Collection contains more than 4 and a half million pages of assassination-related records, photographs, motion pictures, sound recordings, and artifacts.

Report of the President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy Links to the chapters of the document often called the Warren Report.

"Sixty Years Later, the Story of PT-109 Still Captivates" This article, written by Stephen Plotkin for the Summer 2003 issue of Prologue , describes the sinking of the young Lieutenant Kennedy's Patrol Torpedo boat in the South Pacific during World War II.

Speeches of John Kennedy Text, audio, and video of President Kennedy's speeches. From the Kennedy Presidential Library.

"LBJ Champions the Civil Rights Act of 1964" Prologue article by Ted Gittinger and Allen Fisher.

"LBJ Fights the White Backlash: The Racial Politics of the 1964 Presidential Campaign" This article by Jeremy D. Mayer appeared in the Spring 2001 issue of Prologue .

"LBJ: Still Casting a Long Shadow" Harry Middleton discusses President Johnson's legacy in this Prologue article.

Lyndon B. Johnson From an essay by Robert Dallek for the PBS program "Character Above All," on the role of character in presidential leadership.

Selected Speeches & Messages of Lyndon Johnson From the LBJ Presidential Library.

"Listening to Nixon: An Archivist's Reflections on His Work with the White House Tapes" Prologue article by Samuel W. Rushay, Jr.

"Nixon on the Home Front" Prologue article about President Nixon's domestic policies.

The Nixon "Shocks" and U.S.-Japan Strategic Relations, 1969-1974 Paper prepared by Michael Schaller at the University of Arizona.

"The Nixon White House Tapes: The Decision to Record Presidential Conversations" H. R. Haldeman discloses the story behind the decision to record presidential conversations in this  Prologue article.

Nixon's Trip to China The National Security Archive has secured the declassification and release of the documents related to President Nixon's visit to China in February 1972.

Photographing History: Fred J. Maroon and the Nixon Years, 1970-1974 This site gives one photographer's account of President Nixon's years in office.

Richard M. Nixon From an essay by Tom Wicker for the PBS program "Character Above All," on the role of character in presidential leadership.

Richard Nixon Conversations The Miller Center audio and transcripts of recordings from the Nixon Administration, including those related to Watergate.

Gerald R. Ford From an essay by James Cannon for the PBS program "Character Above All," on the role of character in presidential leadership.

Gerald R. Ford: A Selected bibliography A bibliography established by the Ford Presidential Library.

Selected Gerald R. Ford Presidential Speeches and Writings Text of selected speeches of Ford from his administration. Some of the speeches have audio recordings.

Jimmy Carter This PBS site includes the background information on Jimmy Carter used to make a documentary film for American Experience .

Jimmy Carter From an essay by Hendrick Hertzberg for the PBS program "Character Above All," on the role of character in presidential leadership.

Speeches of Jimmy Carter Audio and video of speeches given by Jimmy Carter, presented by the American Presidency Project.

Ronald Reagan From an essay by Peggy Noonan for the PBS program "Character Above All," on the role of character in presidential leadership.

Ronald Reagan and the President's Daily Brief An article from the Studies in Intelligence gives a first-hand account of the CIA's responsibility for giving the President his daily briefing.

"'Tear Down This Wall:' How Top Advisers Opposed Reagan's Challenge to Gorbachev - But Lost" Peter Robinson tells the story behind one of Ronald Reagan's most notable speeches in this Prologue article.

George Bush From an essay by Michael R. Beschloss for the PBS program "Character Above All," on the role of character in presidential leadership.

Papers of George Bush Organized by year, these papers are also searchable by topic.

Biography of William Jefferson Clinton Provides a succinct description of the life and accomplishments of William Clinton.

Biography of George W. Bush Summary of the life and accomplishments of the 43rd President of the United States from the White House web page.

Biography of Barack H. Obama Summary of the life and accomplishments of the 44th President of the United States from the White House web page.

The Dolley Madison Project A complete on-line edition of her existing letters as a fully searchable digital archive. Dolley Madison was the first First Lady to serve in Washington, D.C.

The First Ladies of the U.S.A. Links to biographical information about each First Lady, including portraits. Published by the White House Historical Association.

National First Ladies' Library The website for the first and only facility of its kind, its purpose is to educate the world about the contributions of the First Ladies and other important women in history.

"Young Bess in Hats" In this Prologue article, Raymond H. Geselbracht writes about Bess Wallace before she became Mrs. Harry Truman.

Chas Fagan: Presidential Portraits This site complements C-SPAN's television series, "American Presidents: Life Portraits."

Chronological List of Presidents, First Ladies, and Vice Presidents of the United States This list from the Library of Congress includes portraits of the presidents, first ladies, and vice presidents.

Portraits of the Presidents from the National Portrait Gallery This new online exhibit features 61 paintings, sculptures, photographs, and other likenesses of the Presidents.

Former Presidents: Pensions, Office Allowances, and Other Federal Benefits This Congressional Research Service report describes the pension and benefits granted to former presidents and policy implications.

Salaries and Retirement Benefits of U.S. Presidents and other Federal Government Employees This Internet Public Library website features salary and benefit information for the president, the vice president, and high ranking government officials.

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Federal Digital System (FDsys) The Government Printing Office provides access to official text of various government documents, including Compilation of Presidential Documents , Economic Report of the President , and Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States .

Federal Register This website has links to Executive Orders, Proclamations, and other presidential documents.

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All About the Presidents Unit Study (FREE)

All About Presidents is a free unit study guide for researching and reporting on the office of the President of the United States. TheHomeSchoolMom's US Presidents and President's Day pages contain links to many the resources needed to complete this unit; others can be easily found online or at the library. Our President Report  is the perfect companion to this unit.

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Presidential promises, presidential perks, create a timeline of u.s. presidents, presidential firsts, secret service names for presidents, presidential slogans, presidents and important events, presidents and wars, presidential fun facts, political parties through the years, presidents' day.

• What is Presidents’ Day?
• When is Presidents’ Day celebrated?
• When was Presidents’ Day first celebrated?
• How do people celebrate Presidents’ Day?

The office of the president was formulated within the Constitution.  Read Article Two of the Constitution to answer the questions below and complete the worksheet "The Constitutional President”. The Constitutional President » The Constitutional President Answer Key »

• What are the requirements to hold the office of president?
• What are the powers of the president?
• What are the responsibilities of the president?
• What are the words to the oath of office for the president?
• When and where does this oath take place?
• What is the State of the Union address?
• Why and where does the address take place?

Learn about the following perks the president enjoys.

• White House
• Air Force One
• Cadillac One
• Secret Service
• Presidential Staff
• Blair House

Using your preferred timeline method , create a timeline of U.S. Presidents.

Identify the president of the firsts on this worksheet.  Presidential Firsts » Presidential Firsts Answer Key »

Discover who the president is behind the nickname on this worksheet. What led people to give these presidents their nicknames? Presidential Nicknames » Presidential Nicknames Answer Key »

(Worksheet word search “Secret Service Code names”) All About Presidents: Secret Service Codenames » All About Presidents: Secret Service Codenames Answer Key » The Secret Service assigns code names to the president and the first family.  Find out to whom the following code names belong:

• Dancer, Dasher, and Dynamo
• Eagle, Energy, and Evergreen
• Lace, Lancer, Lark, and Lyric
• Passkey and Pinafore
• Radiance, Renaissance, Renegade, and Rosebud
• Rainbow and Rawhide
• Searchlight and Starlight
• Timberwolf and Tranquility
• Tumbler, Tempo, Twinkle, and Turquoise
• Victoria and Volunteer

Discover which campaign slogan goes with which president on this worksheet. Give a brief explanation of how the slogan was created. All About Presidents: Presidential Campaign Slogans » All About Presidents: Presidential Campaign Slogans Answer Key »

Find out which president was in office during each of the specific times in U.S. history in this worksheet. Write a brief summary defining each event. All About Presidents: Important Historical Events » All About Presidents: Important Historical Events Answer Key »

Managing conflicts and wars is an unpleasant job duty of the president.  Learn about the listed wars/conflicts, with which country or group the United States was in conflict, and which president was in office at the time. All About Presidents: Presidents and Wars » All About Presidents: Presidents and Wars Answer Key »

Find out which president is associated with the fun facts on the worksheet. All About Presidents: Fun Facts » All About Presidents: Fun Facts Answer Key »

Presidents are aligned with a particular political party.  Learn about the ideologies of the parties listed below.  Write a paragraph listing the tenets of each.

• Democratic-Republican
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U.S. Presidents Research Project

Since we are Americans, our family incorporates some form of U.S. History in our homeschool studies each year.  In younger grades, we study and memorize the 50 states, learn about our Founding Fathers, and study our U.S. Presidents, just to name a few!

I have always wanted to create a simple study for my children to study U.S. Presidents, and I finally finished this project this weekend!

I wrote this for 3rd through 8th graders, so it is adaptable to wide variety of ages and stages.

➡ Browse through all of the History worksheets and packets here at Mama’s Learning Corner.

➡ Find all of the Patriotic Homeschool resources here at Mama’s.  U.S. Symbols posters, U.S. Facts Copywork, and more!

My 7th grader is working through Memoria Press’ 200 Questions About American History this year, which is a very adaptable curriculum in that you can add to it or remove from it to adjust the workload for your student.

Because my 7th grader is only answering and memorizing the questions (the lighter version), I am adding this to her studies for the end of the year.

She will need to complete 2-3 each week to finish up before the end of our school year.

We will use DK’s The Presidents Visual Encyclopedia to work through this packet.  I also have a multitude of U.S. History books to pull from my shelf should we need them, but I think this particular encyclopedia will work well for us.

You can use these President Pages as a larger unit study to which your child continues to add, as I describe for my 7th grader.  She will be 100% independent with this as soon as I tell her my expectations.

You could also use this as an add-on to any U.S. History curriculum.

Do you have a Power Hour with your children?  We had one each morning for years after we completed our Bible time.  This would be an easy addition to that morning time!

In the packet, I give you detailed instructions and ideas for using this Presidents research project in your own homeschool.

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• Two writing pages for each of our 45 U.S. Presidents (print front/back for one page for each president)

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Research assignment.

These are helpful resources to use when doing research:

• Databases (Britannica School, ABC-CLIO, or Biography in Context see links below)
• Books: Lurgio Online Library Catalog

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             site:.edu    or site:.org  

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10 Activities That Teach the Presidential Election Process

You can still teach about the election process in ways that won’t leave you with a class divided.

The 2020 presidential election has been politically charged, to say the least, but you can still educate your students about voting and the presidential election process in ways that won’t leave you with a class divided. Help your students understand the facts and fundamentals with these activity ideas.

1. Celebrate past presidents

Invite your students to learn more about the past presidents of the United States. Have them consider how the new candidates are similar or different. 

2. Debate a school issue

Is your school considering a ban on plastic water bottles? Do your students want a more diverse dress code ? Pick an issue that is relevant for the students at your school and then have your class pick sides and debate the issue. BusyTeacher.org offers some great tips for holding a classroom debate. Talk about how that process is also important when choosing presidential candidates.

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3. Hold a mock election

Have your class join students nationwide in the largest mock student presidential election in history. The   Every Kid Votes Student Mock  Election from Studies Weekly allows votes through October 28th. It’s free to register your class or school for the historic event and see which candidate the kids of America choose.

4. Make it all about the snacks!

Teacher Ginny Mongar gives her second graders a choice of two snacks and asks them to make campaign posters to convince their friends to choose the snack they like the best. Then her class holds an anonymous vote with ballots, and Ginny brings in the snack with the most votes. Teacher Tammy Hartford says, “We vote and elect pizza or chicken nuggets for our Thanksgiving feast. My little people can’t read, so we use pictures. We also voted for drinks, desserts, and sides so that hopefully at least one of each child’s favorites wins.”

5. Involve the entire school

“We divide the school into voting districts,” says teacher Sharon Clarke, “and compete for who can get the most students to vote. We follow the national elections and listen to speeches by the candidates and some debates.”

6. Teach voting rights with creative poster designs 

Engage your students in a creative poster project that promotes the importance of voting for all U.S. adult citizens. Look for inspiration from these modern and vintage poster designs on Pinterest. While students are working on their poster designs, talk about women’s suffrage (1920) and the historical events that led to black voting rights (1965). Consider allowing the class to vote on the posters they think are the most effective. Which is the most visually appealing? Which has the best message?

7. Watch videos about the election process

There are a lot of confusing words and concepts involved in our election process. A good first step is to teach students the basic vocabulary. Teacher Meghan Ginley uses this video on YouTube that explains how a caucus works using LEGO. Also check out these other videos that explain the election process for kids !

8. Read books about the election

Along with knowing how presidential elections work, it’s important to know the history behind our election process. How did elections begin? Is everyone allowed to vote? What is the electoral college? Explaining it all can be tricky. Whether you’re tackling the topic online or in person, here are 18 books about elections for kids to enhance your lesson .

9. Create constitutional crossword clues

One of the most important things for history students to understand is how the constitution protects the rights of all U.S. citizens. Once you’ve finished your lesson on the U.S. Constitution, test their knowledge with a crossword puzzle that you create with grade-level words and clues. There are many free crossword puzzle makers including Puzzle-Maker.com and The Teacher’s Corner .

10. Learn about the Three-Headed Eagle

What is the three-headed eagle? Just toss that question out there and have students research the answer for extra credit. Let students know that asking an adult for help on this one is OK, and the grown-ups might learn something too!

What are your favorite ways to teach the presidential election? Share in our WeAreTeachers HELPLINE Facebook Group .

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The Complete Guide to Independent Research Projects for High School Students

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If you want to get into top universities, an independent research project will give your application the competitive edge it needs.

Writing and publishing independent research during high school lets you demonstrate to top colleges and universities that you can deeply inquire into a topic, think critically, and produce original analysis. In fact, MIT features "Research" and "Maker" portfolio sections in its application, highlighting the value it places on self-driven projects.

Moreover, successfully executing high-quality research shows potential employers that you can rise to challenges, manage your time, contribute new ideas, and work independently. 

This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know to take on independent study ideas and succeed. You’ll learn how to develop a compelling topic, conduct rigorous research, and ultimately publish your findings.

What is an Independent Research Project?

An independent research project is a self-directed investigation into an academic question or topic that interests you. Unlike projects assigned by teachers in class, independent research will allow you to explore your curiosity and passions.

These types of projects can vary widely between academic disciplines and scientific fields, but what connects them is a step-by-step approach to answering a research question. Specifically, you will have to collect and analyze data and draw conclusions from your analysis.

For a high school student, carrying out quality research may still require some mentorship from a teacher or other qualified scholar. But the project research ideas should come from you, the student. The end goal is producing original research and analysis around a topic you care about.

Some key features that define an independent study project include:

● Formulating your own research question

● Designing the methodology

● Conducting a literature review of existing research

● Gathering and analyzing data, and

● Communicating your findings.

The topic and scope may be smaller than a professional college academic project, but the process and skills learned have similar benefits.

Why Should High School Students Do Independent Research?

High school students who engage in independent study projects gain valuable skills and experiences that benefit and serve them well in their college and career pursuits. Here's a breakdown of what you will typically acquire:

Develop Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills

Research and critical thinking are among the top 10 soft skills in demand in 2024 . They help you solve new challenges quickly and come up with alternative solutions

An independent project will give you firsthand experience with essential research skills like forming hypotheses, designing studies, collecting and analyzing data, and interpreting results. These skills will serve you well in college and when employed in any industry.

Stand Out for College Applications

With many applicants having similar GPAs and test scores, an Independent research study offer a chance to stand out from the crowd. Completing a research study in high school signals colleges that you are self-motivated and capable of high-level work. Showcasing your research process, findings, and contributions in your application essays or interviews can boost your application's strengths in top-level colleges and universities.

Earn Scholarship Opportunities

Completing an independent research project makes you a more preferred candidate for merit-based scholarships, especially in STEM fields. Many scholarships reward students who show initiative by pursuing projects outside of class requirements. Your research project ideas will demonstrate your skills and motivation to impress scholarship committees. For example, the Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology rewards students with original independent research projects in STEM fields. Others include the Garcia Summer Program and the BioGENEius challenge for life sciences.

Gain Subject Area Knowledge

Independent projects allow you to immerse yourself in a topic you genuinely care about beyond what is covered in the classroom. It's a chance to become an expert in something you're passionate about . You will build deep knowledge in the topic area you choose to research, which can complement what you're learning in related classes. This expertise can even help inform your career interests and goals.

Develop Time Management Skills

Time Management is the skill that lets you effectively plan and prioritize tasks and avoid procrastination. With no teacher guiding you step-by-step, independent study projects require strong time management, self-discipline, and personal responsibility – skills critical in college and adulthood.

Types of Independent Research Projects for High School Students

Understanding the different types and categories can spark inspiration if you need help finding an idea for an independent study. Topics for independent research generally fall into a few main buckets:

Science Experiments

For students interested in STEM fields, designing and carrying out science experiments is a great option. Test a hypothesis, collect data, and draw conclusions. Experiments in physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, and psychology are common choices. Science experiment is best for self-motivated students with access to lab equipment.

Social Science Surveys and Studies  

Use research methods from sociology, political science, anthropology, economics, and psychology to craft a survey study or field observation around a high school research project idea that interests you. Collect data from peers, your community, and online sources, and compile findings. Strong fit for students interested in social studies.

Literary Analysis Paper

This research category involves analyzing existing research papers, books, and articles on a specific topic. Imagine exploring the history of robots, examining the impact of social media on mental health, or comparing different interpretations of a classic novel. If you are an English enthusiast, this is an easy chance to showcase your analytical writing skills.

Programming or Engineering Project

For aspiring programmers or engineers, you can take on practical student projects that develop software programs, apps, websites, robots, electronic gadgets, or other hands-on engineering projects. This type of project will easily highlight your technical skills and interest in computer science or engineering fields in your college applications

Historical Research

History research projects will allow you to travel back and uncover the past to inform the future. This research involves analyzing historical documents, artifacts, and records to shed light on a specific event or period. For example, you can conduct independent research on the impact of a local historical figure or the evolution of fashion throughout the decades. Check to explore even more history project ideas for high school students .

Artistic and Creative Works

If you are artistic and love creating art,  you can explore ideas for independent study to produce an original film, musical composition, sculpture, painting series, fashion line, or other creative work. Alongside the tangible output, document your creative process and inspirations.

Bonus Tip: Feel free to mix different ideas for your project. For example, you could conduct a literature review on a specific historical event and follow it up with field research that interviewed people who experienced the event firsthand.

How To Conduct an Independent Research Project

Now that you have ideas for project topics that match your interests and strengths, here are the critical steps you must follow to move from mere concept to completed study.

1. Get Expert Guidance and Mentorship

As a high school student just starting out in research, it is advised to collaborate with more experienced mentors who will help you learn the ropes of research projects easily. Mentors are usually professors, post-doctoral researchers, or graduate students with significant experience in conducting independent project research and can guide you through the process. 

Specifically, your mentor will advise you on formulating research questions, designing methodologies, analyzing data, and communicating findings effectively. To quickly find mentors in your research project area of interest, enroll in an online academic research mentorship program that targets high school students. You’d be exposed to one-on-one sessions with professors and graduate students that will help you develop your research and publish your findings.

The right mentor can also help transform your independent project ideas into a study suitable for publication in relevant research journals. With their experience, mentors will guide you to follow the proper research methods and best practices. This ensures your work meets the standards required, avoiding rejection from journals. 

2. Develop a Compelling Research Question

Once you are familiar with the type of independent research best suited to your strengths and interests, as explained in the previous section, the next step is to develop a question you want to answer in that field. This is called a research question and will serve as the foundation for your entire project.

The research question will drive your entire project, so it needs to be complex enough to merit investigation but clear enough to study. Here are some ts for crafting your research question:

●  Align your research question(s) with topics you are passionate about and have some background knowledge. You will spend a significant amount of time on this question.

●  Consult with your mentor teacher or professor to get feedback and guidance on developing a feasible, meaningful question

●  Avoid overly broad questions better suited for doctoral dissertations. Narrow your focus to something manageable, but that still intrigues you.

●  Pose your research question as an actual question, like "How does social media usage affect teen mental health?" The question should lay out the key variables you'll be investigating.

●  Ensure your question and desired approach are ethically sound. You may need permission to study human subjects.

●  Conduct preliminary research to ensure your question hasn't already been answered. You want to contribute something new to your field.

With a compelling research question as your compass, you're ready to start your independent study project. Remember to stay flexible; you may need to refine the question further as your research develops.

3. Set a Timeline and Write a Proposal

After defining your research question, the next step is to map out a timeline for completing your research project. This will keep you organized and help you develop strong time management skills.

Start by creating a schedule that outlines all major milestones from start to finish. In your schedule, allow plenty of time for research, experimentation, data analysis, and compiling your report. Always remember to build in some cushion for unexpected delays.

Moreover, you can use tools like Gantt charts to design a timeline for an independent research project . Gantt charts help you visualize your research project timeline at a glance. See the video below for a tutorial on designing a Gantt chart to plan your project schedule:

[YouTube Video on How to Make a Gantt Chart: https://youtu.be/un8j6QqpYa0?si=C2_I0C_ZBXS73kZy ]

Research Proposal

To have a clear direction of the step-by-step process for your independent study, write a 1-2 page research proposal to outline your question, goals, methodology, timeline, resources, and desired outcomes. Get feedback from your mentor to improve the proposal before starting your research. 

Sticking to your timeline requires self-discipline. But strive to meet your goals and deadlines; it will build invaluable real-world skills in time and project management. With a plan in place, it's time to move forward with your research.

4. Do Your Research

This is the active phase where a student is conducting a research project. The specific method you will follow varies enormously based on your project type and field. You should have your methodology outlined in your approved research proposal already. However, most independent research has a similar basic process:

• Review existing studies : Perform a literature review to understand current knowledge on your topic and inform your own hypothesis/framework. Read relevant studies, articles, and papers.
• Create methodology materials : Design your independent research methodology for gathering data. This may involve experiments, surveys, interviews, field observations, or analysis of existing artifacts like texts or datasets.
• Permissions and Equipment :  Secure any necessary equipment and permissions. For example, if doing interviews, you'll need a recording device and consent from participants.
• Collect your data : For science projects, perform experiments and record results. For surveys, recruit respondents and compile responses. Gather enough data to draw valid conclusions.
• Analyze the data using appropriate techniques : Quantitative data may involve statistical analysis, while qualitative data requires coding for themes. Consult your mentor for direction.
• Interpret the findings : Take care not to overstate conclusions. Look for patterns and relationships that shed light on your research question. Always maintain rigorous objectivity.

While a student's project methodology and its execution are unique, ensure you follow the standard practices in your field of interest to ensure high-quality acceptable results. You can always refer to the plan in your research proposal as you diligently carry out the steps required to execute your study. Ensure you have detailed records that document all your processes.  

5. Write Your Final Paper and Presentation

Once you've completed your research, it's time to summarize and share your findings with the world by writing the final paper and designing its presentation. This involves synthesizing your work into clear, compelling reporting.

Drafting the paper will likely involve extensive writing and editing. Be prepared to go through multiple revisions to get the paper polished. Follow the standard format used in academic papers in your field;  your mentor can provide you with examples of independent study related to yours. The final product should include: 

• Abstract : A short summary of your project and conclusions.
• Introduction : Background on your topic, goals, and research questions.
• Literature Review : Summary of relevant existing research in your field.
• Methods : Detailed explanation of the methodology and process of your study.
• Results : Presentation of the data and main findings from your research. Using visual representations like charts was helpful.
• Discussion : Objective interpretation and analysis of the results and their significance.
• Conclusion : Summary of your research contributions, limitations, and suggestions for future work.
• References/Bibliography : Full citations for all sources referenced.

Adhere to clear academic writing principles to keep your writing objective and straightforward. Generally, stick to a 10-15 page length limit appropriate for student work. However, you may need to write more depending on your project type.

6. Research Presentation

After writing your research project report, you should prepare a presentation to share your research orally. Moreover, a research presentation is a tangible opportunity to practice public speaking and visual communication skills. Your presentation will include slides, handouts, demonstrations, or other aids to engage your audience and highlight key points in your independent study project.

Once you have written your final paper, you will likely want to publish it in relevant journals and publications. For detailed tips see our guide on how to publish your student research paper . Some options you have to formally publish your high school-level independent research include:

• Submitting your paper to academic journals and competitions
• Presenting at symposiums and science fairs
• Sharing on online research databases
• Adding your work to college applications

Publishing your independent project allows you to share your findings with broader scholarly and student audiences. It also helps amplify the impact of all your hard work.

Independent Research Project Examples

To spark creative ideas for independent research projects, it can be helpful to read through and examine examples of successful projects completed by other high school students in recent years. Here are some inspiring examples:

●  Using machine learning to diagnose cancer based on blood markers (bioinformatics)

●  Applying feature engineering and natural language processing to analyze Twitter data (data science)

●  Investigating connections between stress levels and HIV/AIDS progression (health science)

●  The Relationship between Color and Human Experience

These published i ndependent research project examples demonstrate the impressive research high schoolers take on using the Indigo research service with mentors from different fields. Let these case studies motivate your creative investigation and analysis of the best ideas for your project.

Need Mentorship for Your Independent Research Project?

As outlined in this guide, conducting a rigorous independent research study can be challenging without proper guidance from experts, especially for high school students. This is why partnering with an experienced research mentor is so crucial if your goal is to produce publishable research work.

With Indigo's structured research programs and ongoing expert feedback, you can elevate your high school independent study to a professional level. To get matched with the perfect research mentor aligned with your academic interests and passions, apply to Indigo Research now.

Indigo Research connects high school students with PhD-level researchers and professors who provide one-on-one mentorship through the entire research process - from refining your initial topic idea all the way through analyzing data, writing up results, and finalizing your findings.

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