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To the Best of His Ability: John F. Kennedy

• Grade Level:

  Gr. 6 | Age 12, Gr. 7 | Age 13, Gr. 8 | Age 14, Gr. 9 | Age 15, Gr. 10 | Age 16, Gr. 11 | Age 17, Gr. 12 | Age 18, Hr. Ed. | Age 19+

• Subjects:

  History & Social Studies

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  Feb 9, 2013

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Summary: This interactive lesson engages students in the historical events that took place during the presidency of John F. Kennedy. Students must use high level thinking skills to evaluate decisions made by President Kennedy during his time in office using MimioVote.

Supplement this lesson with an interactive iBook that examines the Presidential election, Bay of Pigs invasion, the Cuban Missile Crisis, Kennedy's space initiative and a brief look at Civil Rights. Download the free iBook from iTunes.

This short video demonstrates how this lesson was created!

Remember to also download the U.S. Presidents Gallery Pack!

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assessment, interactive, JFK, John F Kennedy, kennedy, MimioVote, president, President Pack, presidents, To the Best of His Ability

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  Subjects

  • Education
  • History & Social Studies
  • Mathematics
  • Physical Education & Health
  • Reading & Language Arts

  • Science
  • Technology
  • Visual & Performing Arts
  • Tools
  • ESL

  • World Languages
  • Counseling
  • Media Lessons
  • Staff Development

  Grades

  • Pre-K | Age 5
  • Gr. K | Age 6
  • Gr. 1 | Age 7
  • Gr. 2 | Age 8
  • Gr. 3 | Age 9

  • Gr. 4 | Age 10
  • Gr. 5 | Age 11
  • Gr. 6 | Age 12
  • Gr. 7 | Age 13
  • Gr. 8 | Age 14

  • Gr. 9 | Age 15
  • Gr. 10 | Age 16
  • Gr. 11 | Age 17
  • Gr. 12 | Age 18
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  Subjects

  • Education
  • History & Social Studies
  • Mathematics
  • Physical Education & Health
  • Reading & Language Arts

  • Science
  • Technology
  • Visual & Performing Arts
  • Tools
  • ESL

  • World Languages
  • Counseling
  • Media Lessons
  • Staff Development

  Grades

  • Pre-K | Age 5
  • Gr. K | Age 6
  • Gr. 1 | Age 7
  • Gr. 2 | Age 8
  • Gr. 3 | Age 9

  • Gr. 4 | Age 10
  • Gr. 5 | Age 11
  • Gr. 6 | Age 12
  • Gr. 7 | Age 13
  • Gr. 8 | Age 14

  • Gr. 9 | Age 15
  • Gr. 10 | Age 16
  • Gr. 11 | Age 17
  • Gr. 12 | Age 18

Posted by: Paul Gigliotti