In today’s Walking Classroom, learn about America’s first African-American president, President Barack Obama. Obama struggled with his sense of identity growing up multi-racial in America. He had little contact with his father and often felt out of place. President Obama overcame obstacles in his life by doing well in school and showing a strong work ethic.
Character Value: Courage
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Common Core
L–Language | SL–Speaking and Listening | RI–Reading: Informational | RL–Reading: Literature | W–Writing | RH–6-8 Literacy in History/Social Studies | RST–6-8 Literacy in Science & Technical Subjects Elementary School:RI.3.1, RI.3.2, SL.3.1, SL.3.4
RI.4.1, RI.4.2, SL.4.1, SL.4.4
RI.5.1, RI.5.2, SL.5.1, SL.5.4
Middle School:
RI.6.1, RI.6.2, SL.6.1, SL.6.4
RI.7.1, RI.7.2, RI.7.3, SL.7.1, SL.7.4
RI.8.1, RI.8.2, RI.8.3, SL.8.1, SL.8.4
RH.6-8.4
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Barack Obama Google Quiz
Slide Deck:
Barack Obama Slide Deck
Has President Obama giving Kid President a tour of his office.
Match terms related to Barack Obama to their appropriate definitions or sentences.
Compare President Obama’s “Four Big Questions” to President FDR’s “Four Freedoms” speech with this activity from PBS NewsHour EXTRA.
Test your knowledge of Obama’s presidency with this quiz from Ducksters Education Site.
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