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Truman and Hoover: WWII Food Relief
Please join us for a special conversation about the relationship between the presidents in providing food relief following WWII.
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At-Home Learning: I is for Ike
This interactive story time will introduce our youngest historians to the life of Dwight D. Eisenhower through primary sources and the alphabet. For grades K-2, 30-40 minutes.
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At-Home Learning: Victory Gardens: No Sacrifice is Too Small
Students will analyze the motivation and impact of the Victory Garden as well as the patriotism and propaganda that surrounded them. For grades 6-8, 45 minutes.
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At-Home Learning: Dear Mr. President
Students will analyze children’s letters to President Eisenhower. Then they will practice civic engagement by writing their own letter to the current President. For grades 3-8, 45-60 minutes.
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At-Home Learning:Presidential Reading Program
This program features three books about the presidents. Children will identify a handful of Presidents, the White House, and learn some fun facts about the office of president. For preschool-3rd grade, 30 minutes.
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At-Home Learning: President Reagan and the Cold War
Engage with primary texts, photos, and speeches from the 1980s. Learn about the role of diplomacy and presidential rhetoric and commitment in ending the Cold War. For grades 11-12, 45 minutes.
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At-Home Learning: The Candy Bomber and the Berlin Airlift
In June 1948, the Soviet Union cut surface traffic to and from the city of West Berlin. Find out how President Truman reacted and discover the story of the candy bomber. For grades 3-8, 45 minutes.
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At-Home Learning: The Space Shuttle Challenger
Explore the mission and meaning of the space shuttle "Challenger." Learn about the journey of a teacher in space and explore the role of President Reagan during this national crisis. For grades 8-12, 45 minutes.
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At-Home Learning: Reorganizing the Executive Branch
Herbert Hoover was a champion of government efficiency for over 40 years, before, during, and after his Presidency. Find out how he streamlined the Federal government. For grades 4-7, 45 minutes.
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At-Home Learning: Article II - For Kids!
What does the President do? How much money does the President make? How do we get a President? We will find out! For preschool-3rd grade, 30 minutes.