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#CelebrateWithDE: Presidents’ Day

by DE Staff
in DE in Action, Timely Resources
Reading Time: 6 mins

Celebrate Presidents’ Day and promote the importance of presidential elections with these learning resources from Discovery Education!

Check out these Presidents’ Day learning resources for all grade levels. You’ll find relevant and fascinating titles from the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association that delve deeper into the life of George Washington and the important decisions he made to encourage fair and just politics in America.

Then explore our collection of related content channels, including our full Presidents’ Day Channel, Election 2020 Channel, and our Inauguration Day Channel.

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Why Didn’t George Washington Become King?

Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

After being elected as the first president of the United States, George Washington had the option to stay president after his first term. Douglas Bradburn, CEO and president of Mount Vernon talks about the significance of his decision and how it reflected the newly formed society.

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Object Spotlight: The Acts of Congress

Grades 6-8, 9-12

Hear the significance of George Washington’s personal copy of the Acts of Congress. Learn what it reveals about the first president and how it demonstrates Washington’s dedication as he became the first leader of the United States.

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Limitations of Power and the Presidency

Grades 6-8, 9-12

Justice Anthony Kennedy discusses George Washington’s encouragement of the limitations of power and the presidency written into the U.S. Constitution.

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Presidents' Day Channel

All Grade Levels

Learn more about the history of Presidents’ Day, with ready-to-use activities, Virtual Field Trips, and historical images in our Presidents’ Day Channel! This annual, federal holiday was first designated to honor George Washington’s birthday, and more recently, it’s used to commemorate all presidents. Explore resources that teach about current and past leaders, the role of the executive branch, and the history of the holiday.

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Election 2020 Channel

All Grade Levels

This collection was curated just in time for the 2020 Presidential Election to give students dynamic updates from the 2020 campaign trail, as well as resources for learning about the importance and evolution of the American election and voting system.

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Inauguration Day Channel

All Grade Levels

Another important day students should learn about, Inauguration Day in the United States takes place on January 20 following a presidential election and marks the commencement of a new four-year term of an elected president. In this channel, find historic images, inaugural speeches, and political events leading up to the most recent Inauguration Day in 2021.

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