About the
President John Kennedy
Lesson
Summary
A lesson of President John Kennedy. Students read about his life and accomplishments. The reading is accompanied by multiple choice questions.
Lesson Objectives
• To present the major historical facts pertaining to John Kennedy.
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To present the major achievements of the John Kennedy Presidency.
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To assess the student’s comprehension of John Kennedy history.
Suggested Grades
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
Lesson Excerpt
John Kennedy grew up in a large family. He had one older brother, two younger brothers Robert and Teddy plus five younger sisters. His older brother Jack was killed during World War II and his younger brothers both became U.S. Senators. His brother Robert then became Attorney General in Kennedy’s cabinet and was assassinated in 1968. Ted Kennedy is still an important U.S. Senator.
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