Presidents’ Day Video Lessons
This collection of five Edpuzzle Original video lessons for Presidents’ Day will help your students learn about some of the figures throughout history who have held the highest elected office in the United States.
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Living in the White House, traveling on Air Force One, finding out what’s really in Area 51… they’re all perks of being the president of the United States!
To celebrate Presidents’ Day, which always takes place on the third Monday in February, we’ve rounded up all of our Edpuzzle Original videos on the presidents of the United States. Take a look to see how you can use them with your students today.
George Washington
In this video lesson for grades 3-8, students will identify George Washington as the first president of the United States and explain how he created a model for future presidents.
Video length: 4 mins. 41 secs.
Thomas Jefferson
On Feb. 17, 1801, Thomas Jefferson was elected the third president of the United States. The election constituted the first peaceful transfer of power from one political party to another in the United States.
Students will identify Thomas Jefferson’s role in revolutionary America by examining the phrase “all men are created equal” in this video lesson for grades 3-5.
Video length: 6 mins. 41 secs.
Abraham Lincoln
Did you know that Abraham Lincoln’s birthday is a recognized as a public holiday in some states?
In this video lesson that can be adapted from a wide range of grades from 3-12, students will learn about the historical significance of Abraham Lincoln, his role in the early Republican Party, and his leadership in the Civil War.
Video length: 7 mins. 36 secs.
Ronald Reagan
After completing this video lesson for high school grades 9-12, students will be able to explain the impact of Ronald Regan and the rise of conservatism on domestic policies and politics.
Video length: 8 mins. 20 secs.
Barack Obama
This video lesson dives into the significance of the 2008 presidential election by exploring the life story of Barack Obama. It can be adapted to grades 3-12 and is ready to go with embedded questions for your students, like all of the videos in the Edpuzzle Originals collection!
Video length: 7 mins. 46 secs.
We would love to hear all about your Presidents’ Day plans with your students, so make sure to share them with the Edpuzzle teaching community by tagging us on social media!