Hello, how are you this morning? It’s Thursday, and time for me to share a Social Sciences Homeschooling Resource with you. The Recommended Website is American President: A Reference
American President: A Reference
Age Range: 11-18 (Grades 6-12, with parental supervision) This website from the Miller Center, a nonpartisan affiliate of the University of Virginia, is your one-stop destination for your presidential studies.
When arriving at this link you will find a grid of presidential portraits. Simply click on the image of the president of choice and you are taken to the informational page for that president. Each page includes:
- Overview
- “Fast Facts” which provide snippets of biographical information in a concise manner
- Life in Depth Essays – links to more in-depth information about the president including Life in Brief, Life Before the Presidency, Campaigns and Elections, Family Life and more
- Speeches – links to texts of speeches. For presidents after Herbert Hoover, there are also audios of speeches and after Eisenhower there are also videos.
And more!
There is so much valuable information available at this website, neatly compiled for ease of use and navigation, that you will find yourself coming back time and time again.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
