A president's home and the president's house
http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=466
A lesson plan for grade 3 Social Studies
In this lesson, the third in the EDSITEment curriculum unit titled “From the White House of Yesterday to the White House of Today,” students take virtual tours of Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s home in Virginia, and the White House. They compare the activities undertaken by Jefferson at Monticello with those undertaken by presidents at the White House. This lesson incorporates primary source material from EDSITEment-reviewed websites.
North Carolina Curriculum Alignment
Social Studies (2003)
Grade 3
- Goal 1: The learner will characterize qualities of good citizenship by identifying people who made a difference in the community and other social environments.
- Objective 1.02: Recognize diverse local, state, and national leaders, past and present, who demonstrate responsible citizenship.
- Objective 1.04: Explain the need for leaders in communities and describe their roles and responsibilities.
