John F. Kennedy
Information About This Unit
Description of Learning Unit:
In this unit, you will set off on an adventure to learn about the life and times of John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of our country. You will learn about his early life, his time as President, and his many great achievements. Get ready to write a biography about him, look at photos of him, create a poster of what made him a great leader, and pretend you are the President in several fun hands-on activities. Worksheets, quizzes, and a video--as well as several reference sources--all reinforce the objectives. This unit is designed to last one week, depending on how often you teach history.
List of Objectives:
- Learn about the early life of John F. Kennedy.
- Learn about John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States.
- Learn about the many achievements of John F. Kennedy.
List of Materials and Supplies Needed for This Pathway:
- A printer and basic printing supplies
- A pencil
- A photo of JFK ("Photos of the President" are located in the reference section)
- Tablet writing paper
- A pencil
- Crayons or colored pencils
- Glue
- Construction paper
- Scissors
- A pencil or pen
- Tablet writing paper
- A pencil
Printables:
- A printer and basic printing supplies
- A pencil
- Crayons or colored pencils
Links to Free Learning Material
Links to Online Lessons:
| Who was John F. Kennedy | (no rating) |
Read and learn about the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy.
| White House Biography of John F. Kennedy | (no rating) |
See what the White House has to say about our 35th President in this lesson.
| JFK History Lessons | (no rating) |
Read to learn more about the life and times of President Kennedy as well as honors he earned, interesting facts, and people related to him.
Reference Websites:
| JFK Resource | (no rating) |
Learn about John F. Kennedy from his early life through his Presidency.
| JFK Timeline | (no rating) |
This is a timeline of President Kennedy.
| JFK Library | (no rating) |
Search the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library to learn even more about his life and time as President of the United States.
| Photos of the President | (no rating) |
Enjoy looking at photographs of Kennedy from childhood through his Presidency.
Hands-On Projects and Activities:
| Create a Biography of JFK | (no rating) |
Enjoy writing about the life of John F. Kennedy in this hands-on writing activity.
| Photo Details | (no rating) |
See what you can tell about John F. Kennedy from a photo.
| Famous Leader | (no rating) |
JFK was a hero in WWII and also did many other things that qualified as being a famous leader. Have fun making a famous leader poster in this activity.
| Did You Know? | (no rating) |
As a child, JFK was sick a lot; however, he escaped his sick-bed by reading adventure books that he used later when he was the President. Now it is your turn to be President in this activity and use your imagination.
Learning Tools (worksheets, drills, printables, online games, tests, etc.):
| Worksheet for JFK | (no rating) |
Show how much you have learned about our 35th President in this worksheet.
| 7 Hat Challenge | (no rating) |
Presidents wear many different hats (and have many different jobs). See if you have what it takes to be President in this online activity.
| 7 Hat Worksheet | (no rating) |
Find out about jobs President Kennedy was in charge of during his time in office.
| Kennedy Jigsaw Puzzle | (no rating) |
See if you can put this Kennedy jigsaw puzzle back together.
Color a picture of JFK online or print to color it offline instead. JFK Coloring Page (no rating)
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Free Online Video:
| Memories of the 35th President | (no rating) |
Watch this online video about President Kennedy.
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Free Online Audio: 
Free E-Books (and classics available in most libraries):