John Quincy Adams
Information About This Unit
Description of Learning Unit:
In this unit, you will learn about the sixth President of the United States, John Quincy Adams. You will learn about his personal life, his life as a lawyer, and his presidency. You will use lessons, hands-on activities, printouts, and online activities to help you learn. This lesson is designed to last one week, depending on how often you teach history. 
List of Objectives:
- Get to know John Quincy Adams.
- Learn about the Amistad Case.
- Learn about the Monroe Doctrine.
List of Materials and Supplies Needed for This Pathway:
- A printer and basic printing supplies
- A pen or pencil
- Paper (your choice, as long as it's big enough for the timeline you choose to make)
- Markers, pencil, pen, or colored pencils
- A printer and basic printing supplies
- A pencil or pen
- Paper
- A pen or pencil
- Paper
- A pen or pencil
- 3 to 4 slices ham, cold
- 2 to 3 c. cooked chicken, cold
- 2 c. bread crumbs
- Salt & pepper
- Grated nutmeg
- 1 tsp. mustard
- 1 T. ketchup
- 1/8 lb. butter
- 1 egg yolk, beaten
- Drippngs, for frying
- Parsley sprigs, for garnish
- Radish roses, for garnish
Printables:
- A printer and basic printing supplies
- A pen or pencil
- Adobe Reader (for Write an Adams Biography and Notebooking Paper )
History Year 1, Week 22: John Adams
Links to Free Learning Material
Links to Online Lessons:
| John Quincy Adams Biography | (no rating) |
Read this biography to learn about John Quincy Adams.
| More on John Quincy Adams | (no rating) |
Read a more detailed biography about the sixth president of the United States of America.
| Amistad | (no rating) |
This was an important case regarding slavery. John Quincy Adams defended the rights of slaves brought over from Africa. Read to see how it ended.
| Monroe Doctrine | (no rating) |
Reference Websites:
| Basic Timeline | (no rating) |
This timeline shows important events that happened around the world during John Quincy Adams' lifetime.
| Timeline & Diary | (no rating) |
This resource shows a detailed timeline as well as links to see diary entries that John Quincy Adams wrote.
| Inaugural Address | (no rating) |
Read what Adams had to say during his inaugural address.
| The Amistad Document | (no rating) |
View the actual document used in the Amistad Case.
Hands-On Projects and Activities:
| Write an Adams Biography | (no rating) |
Write a biography about John Quincy Adams.
| Create an Adams Timeline | (no rating) |
Using either of the timelines listed in the Resource section of this Pathway (or combining the two), make your own timeline.
| Family Life | (no rating) |
It's important to remember that presidents, like all of us, have a family life. Write a summary about the Adams family.
| Amistad Review | (no rating) |
Review the Amistad Case.
| If I Were President | (no rating) |
| Chicken Croquettes | (no rating) |
Have fun making and eating a recipe from Louisa Adams.
Learning Tools (worksheets, drills, printables, online games, tests, etc.):
| Notebooking Paper | (no rating) |
You can use this resource for the writing assigments in this unit if you like.
| Adams Word Search | (no rating) |
Have fun finding the words in this online word search.
| Adams Quiz | (no rating) |
Take this online quiz to see how much you've learned about John Quincy Adams.
| Presidential Word Search | (no rating) |
Find the names of U.S. Presidents in this online word search.
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Free Online Video:
| Adams Video | (no rating) |
Here's a brief recap of some of the important events in John Quincy Adams' life.
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Free Online Audio: 
Free E-Books (and classics available in most libraries):