Bill Clinton Lesson Plans

1. Watergate
...ng clip on students to Watergate, think about book their attitudes towards politicians Teaching Procedure Bellwork: Anticipatory Set: Tell students that today we will discuss Nixon and Watergate. In order to understand Nixon's character and possible flaws, we will compare his impeachment to that of Bill Clinton. The Lesson: watch short (9 min) video clip that 1. summarizes the events of Watergate Guided Practice explain Nixon's political and personal 2. background - his "enemies list" and the "plumbers" Guided Practice briefly go over Watergate 3. and some of its key figures Guided Practice compare and con...

2. The Quapaw Indians of Arkansas
The Quapaw Indians of Arkansas The Quapaw Indians of Arkansas Hillary Clinton: Religion, Social Issues and Reform Skill: Elementary School Time Required: Two to three class periods + + -+ Standards Compliance -+ ISTE Standard 5 Technology research tools -+ NCSS Strand 1 Culture -+ NCSS Strand 3 People, Places, and Environments -+ NCSS Strand 5 Individuals, Groups, and Institutions...

3. Absolute Maximum and Minimum
Lesson 73 Absolute Maximum and Minimum Quote of the Day: "By the end of the first month of the 1995 session, each senator will have made more money than any person who works 40 hours a week at minimum wage for the entire year." Bill Clinton Objectives: The student will learn to solve for absolute extrema. 1. Draw pictures on the board and discuss the concept: 2. To find the absolute maximum and absolute minimum points: (A) First, determine the x-coordinates of the relative maximum and minimum points (the critical points). (B) Then subs...

4. Tax Cut Controversy
...son Archives nieglobe.gif (55696 bytes) Grade Level: 10-12 Subject: Government/Economics Tax Cut Controversy Tax Cut graphicWhen the U.S. Senate adjourned on August 6, 1999, for a one-month vacation, they did so in the wake of a hot economic controversy. Weeks before, House republicans passed a 792 billion dollar tax cut aimed at curbing a projected trillion-dollar tax surplus. The Taxpayer Refund Act of 1999 (bill HR2488) was a reconciliation of previous Republican tax reform measures that had been approved separately in the House and Senate. The redesigned bill passed the Senate with a close 50-49 vote o...

5. Adventures in Time and Place Grade 3, Chapter 7: Make a White House Pets Poster
...Time and Place Grade 3 book Make a White House Pets Poster Connection to Adventures in Time and Place Grade 3 Unit 3: Building a Government Chapter 7: Countries Have Capitals Lesson 1: A Capital for the U.S.A. Web Link Description The White House for Kids Home Page is a house tour led by Socks, the Clinton family's cat. Using a kid-friendly format, the tour offers information on children and pets in the White House, and an opportunity to e-mail the President. This site is created by the White House staff. Note: Although some content of this Web site may change due to the 2000 Presidential elections, the pr...

6. Leading the Nation
...st basics bullet Webcast schedule bullet Unit overview bullet Lesson plans bullet Discussion/ activities bullet Backgrounders bullet Ask an expert bullet Web resources bullet allpolitics coverage graphic bullet Latest news bullet Archives bullet Back to mainpage graphic graphic Discussion/activity: Clinton's farewell to the nation January 19, 2001 Web posted at: 5:14 PM EST (2214 GMT) Lesson Plans by month Lesson Plans by subject Editor's note: If you are planning to use the news story that this discussion/ activity is based on for a homework assignment, please write the URL on the board and have your stud...

7. Listening
...campaign which is currently going on. Ask them if they have feelings of support for one candidate or the other. If they are unaware of the campaign and upcoming election, tell them when the election is, who is running, what they stand for. Ask the students to imagine that they were running against Bill Clinton for president. Ask them what kind of arguments they would use against the president to win the support of the people. If they don't have any ideas, suggest that they might say that he is raising taxes too much, that he is dishonest, or that he doesn't listen to the American people. (These are just e...

8. Trading with China
...updates the site in the early evening, so students may have difficulty finding it without the URL. You can find the lesson plan by going to the Subject Areas page and clicking PREVIOUS in the square for Today's Lesson Plan. Objectives Students will: Identify and discuss the terms of the China trade bill. Research to learn about China's human rights record, labor unions and international trade as they relate to the China trade bill. Predict outcomes of the China trade bill. Standards National Council for the Social Studies IX. Global Connections At the high school level, students are able to think systemati...

9. Linguistics 577 - Lesson Plans: Listening
...campaign which is currently going on. Ask them if they have feelings of support for one candidate or the other. If they are unaware of the campaign and upcoming election, tell them when the election is, who is running, what they stand for. Ask the students to imagine that they were running against Bill Clinton for president. Ask them what kind of arguments they would use against the president to win the support of the people. If they don't have any ideas, suggest that they might say that he is raising taxes too much, that he is dishonest, or that he doesn't listen to the American people. (These are just e...

10. The Powers of Congress In The News
...headlines. 1) Judiciary Committee considers articles of impeachment against Nixon in Watergate affair. 2) Winner of 2000 Election in question after Florida votes go uncounted. 3) US Troops land in Afghanistan to fight terror. 4) Clarence Thomas approved as Supreme Court justice by a 52-48 vote. 5) Clinton budget passes as VP Gore casts tie breaking vote. 6) Quarters with history on each become collector's items. 7) Appropriations and Ways and Means Committees eye tax hike. 8) Versailles Treaty is rejected after third vote. Wilson's 14 Points fail to win support. 9) Bill to cut defense spending fails to pa...