Read-aloud: Students can follow along while listening. Download a copy of the transcript here.
Vocabulary: Explore new words. Students listen to high-level vocabulary in context. Click here for the vocabulary page.
Explore more: The Library of Congress’ video collection of the Pan-American exposition videos to help provides further context to the night ride to the presidency.
For 1st grade: Listen to the episode as an extension of The President Social Studies Inquiry unit.
For 3rd grade: Listen to the episode as an extension of the Leadership and Government Social Studies Inquiry unit.
For 4th grade: Listen to the episode as an extension of the Government and Citizens Inquiry unit.
For a deeper understanding of how the three branches of government work, have students use the iCivics.org activities that relate to this podcast.
The Legislative Branch
The Executive Branch
The Judicial Branch
Branches of Power Game