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Gifts from the People

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Subject: US History
Grade: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Historical Literature Resources for Elementary and Middle Grades

Annotated bibliographies of both recommended biographies and literature about American history. Includes guidelines for critically analyzing biographies and history-based literature.
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Subject: English Language Arts, Science, US History, World History
Grade: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Inauguration

Explore photographs and memorabilia that focus on the 1961 inauguration of President Kennedy.
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Subject: Civics and US Government, US History
Grade: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Integrating Ole Miss: A Civil Rights Milestone

Students witness civil rights history firsthand through primary source material. Includes guiding questions for classroom activities and assignments.
Online Exhibits and Digital Interactives
Subject: Civics and US Government, US History
Grade: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Interpreting JFK’s Inaugural Address

Students learn about the historical context of the inaugural address and then analyze the speech from three perspectives—a young civil rights activist, a Soviet diplomat, and a Cuban exile.
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Subject: US History
Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Time: 0-1 hour

Investigating Kennedy's Address on Civil Rights

Students read, listen to, and summarize excerpts of President Kennedy's June 11, 1963 speech on civil rights. They reflect on its resonance today and create images of a better future.
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Subject: Civics and US Government, English Language Arts, US History
Grade: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Time: 0-1 hour, 1-2 hours

Investigating the Civil Rights Movement: The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom (In-Person)

Students consider the question, "How do people bring about change in the government and in their communities?" They investigate photographs, video, oral history, and documents to discover the story behind the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom and President Kennedy's role in it. After visiting museum exhibits related to the civil rights movement, students reenact the demonstration, drawing on the hopes, dreams, and inspiring words from this historic event.
Guided Programs
Subject: Civics and US Government, US History
Grade: 4, 5
Time: 2-3 hours

Investigating the March on Washington

Students learn about the speakers at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. They reenact the March and recite excerpts from the speeches delivered that day.
Lesson Plans & Activities
Subject: Civics and US Government, US History
Grade: 4, 5, 6
Time: 2-3 hours

Ireland and Irishness

Explore photographs and objects from JFK's trips to Ireland in 1947 and 1963.
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Subject: US History
Grade: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Jacqueline B. Kennedy and the Power of Poetry

In this lesson, students analyze "Sea Joy," a poem Jacqueline Kennedy wrote when she was a young girl, and then write their own poems using sensory imagery.
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Subject: English Language Arts
Grade: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Time: 0-1 hour

Jacqueline Kennedy's White House Restoration

Students learn about ancient symbols and ornamental and architectural elements to identify some symbols of American democracy in the White House as an introduction to the origins of common symbolic representations of the United States and its values.
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Subject: English Language Arts, US History, World History
Grade: 5, 6, 7, 8
Time: 0-1 hour, 1-2 hours

James E. Webb Resources

On December 25, 2021, the James Webb Space Telescope, the world’s most powerful space observatory, was launched. This massive telescope was named after the administrator of NASA from 1961 to 1968. The Kennedy Library’s website has extensive materials by and about Webb that can be useful for curricular materials and students’ online research.

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Subject: Science, US History
Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12

JFK and Vietnam: The September 1963 TV Interviews

Students consider the language a president might use in trying to create the right balance in tone for both American and foreign audiences when discussing US involvement in other parts of the world.
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Subject: US History, World History
Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Time: 0-1 hour

JFK Challenge! Kids App

The free JFK Challenge! app for iPad brings American history to life for kids by turning them into astronauts and Peace Corps volunteers. Students may fly to the Moon or help people around the world through these unique and engaging activities from the JFK Library.
Online Exhibits and Digital Interactives
Subject: Civics and US Government, US History
Grade: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

JFK in History

This section of the website contains topic guides on the significant events that occurred during President Kennedy's years in office. These essays are intended to give an overview of challenges and issues that defined Kennedy's administration, and include relevant primary source material.
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Subject: The Arts, Civics and US Government, Economics, Science, US History, World History
Grade: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

JFK Wears a Hat

Explore photographs and documents related to JFK wearing hats in a variety of personal moments and presidential duties.
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Subject: Civics and US Government, US History
Grade: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

JFK Youth

Explore photographs related to JFK's youth.
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Subject: US History
Grade: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

JFK100

This exhibition celebrates the 100th anniversary of John F. Kennedy’s birth with a presentation of items drawn mostly from the collections of the Kennedy Library.
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Subject: Civics and US Government, US History
Grade: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

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