Presidents & Inauguration (Grade 8)

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This lesson contains 18 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 1 video.

time-iconLesson duration is: 45 min

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Can you name any presidents
of the United States?

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Do you think Donald Trump was a good president?
Yes, I think he was a good president.
No, I do not think he was a good president
I don't know

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Joe Biden, 46th President
Kamila Harris, first woman ever to be vice president

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If I were president, I would ...

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Are you going to watch a part of the inauguration today?
Yes, I plan to watch some the inauguration.
No, I am not planning to watch the inauguration.
I don't know.

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Inauguration Events to Watch today
The following events are being streamed online:

4:00 PM-5:30 PM (16:00 - 17:30)
Our White House: An Inaugural Celebration for Young Americans

5:30 PM (17:30)
Inaugural ceremony, Joe Biden officially becomes president

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The Inauguration - On the National Mall

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Presidents Washington & Lincoln
Mount Rushmore in South Dakota

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Homework - Choose 1

Watch a part of the inauguration.  Write what you thought about the ceremony.  Did you like it?  Why or why not?
OR
Look up more information about one of the presidents of the United States (like George Washington or Abraham Lincoln). Write a short summary (1 paragraph about what you have learned about him).  Include a drawing or some pictures with your work.  
OR

Stepping Stones, Activity Book B (Topic = Stars & Strips)
       ONLINE? OR IN ACTIVITY BOOK B (not A) (beginning on p. 32)
 * Activities 5, 6 & 7  (Reading)

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