Subject: November 22, 1963: A Day That Shocked the Nation
On November 22, 1963, around 12:30 pm., President Kennedy, the First Lady and Governor Connally road in a motorcade down the streets of Dallas, Texas. As they passed the Texas School Book Depository, shots rang out. The President was shot in the neck and head and pronounced dead at 1:00 pm. Our country reeled with shock and grief. November 22, is the 50th Anniversary of President John F Kennedy’s assassination. The resources below take a look at President Kennedy’s life and accomplishments. Don’t forget to check out the lesson plans!
John F. Kennedy National Historical Site
Lesson plan: The President’s Desk - A Guide for Teachers: (PDF version, get Adobe reader)
Lesson plan: Road to the White House: Grades 4 - 6
Lesson plan: Kennedy’s Report to the American People on Civil Rights: Grades 5 - 8
What’s New
We’ve updated our Social Studies board in Pinterest with a pin to a cool game called “Culture Quest” where students can earn badges by completing activities. Our newest pin is to “Filipino American Story” where teachers can download lessons that allow students to explore the historical and cultural experiences of Filipino Americans.