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Title:
| U.S. President: Jimmy Carter |
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Description:
| Learn more about former president Jimmy Carter and how his experiences during the Great Depression influenced his views. Includes biographies, timelines, photographs, videos, and more. Read about his Nobel Peace Prize and take a virtual tour of his boyhood home. There is a link to eThemes Resource on U.S. Presidents. |
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Grade Level:
| 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
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Resource Links:
| Jimmy Carter Library and Museum
Explore the lives of former president Carter and his wife, Rosalynn. Includes a link to photographs.
Biography of Jimmy Carter
Learn about the achievements of the 39th president from the White House's official site.
American Experience: Jimmy Carter
Look through the Carter family photo album and view a timeline of this former president's life. Select "Special Features" for videos and "People and Events" to learn about what happened during Carter's presidency. Includes transcripts for three of Carter's best-known speeches and several classroom activities under the "Teacher's Guide" link.
Scholastic: President Carter Answers YOUR Questions
This article includes seven interview questions answered by Jimmy Carter. Find out why he pursued a career in public service, what his greatest achievements were, and his advice on how to be a peacemaker.
National Geographic: Carter Proves Poverty is "Not a Permanent Affliction"
Find out how Carter's childhood memories influenced his view.
Discovery School: Carter as President and Ex-President
This government lesson plan from Discovery has students analyze the presidents' inaugural addresses.
Peace 2002
Read about the Nobel Peace Prize 2002 winner, Jimmy Carter. Click on "Press Release," "Presentation Speech," "Nobel Lecture," and "Nobel Diploma" to learn more.
ThinkQuest: Jimmy Carter
This student-created site includes interesting facts, a biography, and important events in Carter's administration.
The Hall of Public Service
This site includes an in-depth interview with Carter conducted in 1991 with historical pictures and videos.
The Carter Center
This site has information about a non-profit group managed by Carter in his post-presidency years.
Jimmy Carter's Experiences During the Great Depression
This article is about Carter's memories of the Great Depression and how his experiences helped him become a respected leader.
Encarta: Jimmy Carter
Read this encyclopedia entry of Jimmy Carter. Includes descriptions of major historical events in his presidency.
eThemes Resource: U.S. Presidents
These sites are about the presidents of the United States. Includes biographies of these men and their wives. There is also information on election trivia, debates, and inaugural speeches. There are also online games. An eThemes Resource on the executive branch is linked.
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Education Standards:
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MO Standards:
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 2.1, 4.2, 4.3, 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 1, 2, 3, 6, 7
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