Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

John F. Kennedy - The United States' 35th President | Mini Bio | Biography

Subject Area

Social Studies

Grade(s)

11

Overview

This resource presents a short biography of John F. Kennedy, a Massachusetts politician who served as the 35th President of the United States. Kennedy's presidency came at the height of the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union. There was also no shortage of domestic issues as the Civil Rights movement gained more momentum. Kennedy seemed to be an ally of Dr. King and other activists, but any large role he could have played was cut short by his assassination.

    Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 11 - United States History II

    SS10.US2.12

    Describe major initiatives of the John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson Administrations. [A.1.b., A.1.c., A.1.d., A.1.e., A.1.g., A.1.i., A.1.k.]

    Unpacked Content

    UP:SS10.US2.12

    Vocabulary

    • New Frontier
    • Great Society
    • National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
    • space race
    • satellites
    • Cold War

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • Major initiatives of the John F. Kennedy Administration.
      Example: the New Frontier.
    • Major initiatives of the Lyndon B. Johnson Administration.
      Example: the Great Society.
    • Major foreign events and issues of the John F. Kennedy Administration, including construction of the Berlin Wall, the Bay of Pigs invasion, and the Cuban missile crisis.
    • Alabama's role in the space program under the New Frontier.
      Examples: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), space race, satellites.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media.
    • Evaluate an author's premises, claims, and evidence by corroborating or challenging them with other information related to historical events.
    • Read and comprehend historical texts independently and proficiently on various topics related to historical events.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • The domestic and foreign policies and major events of John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson Administrations had lasting impacts on the nation.
    Link to Resource

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    Audio/Video

    Resource Provider

    Biography

    Resource Provider other

    Biography
    Accessibility

    Accessibility

    Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
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