President Reports
Second graders in Mrs. Burns class wrote brief reports about a President. Students were given graphic organizers to do the research. Students were to find out when and where the President was born, jobs he had prior to becoming President, term of office, an important event that happened while he was President, and when and how he died (if applicable). After researching, students wrote their reports using Alpha Smarts (mini word processors). The reports were saved on the main classroom computer and edited. The students where shown how to copy a picture of their President from a web site and paste it into their report document. We wish to thank Mrs. Lauher, a parent volunteer, who helped with this project.
Thomas Jefferson
By Kyle
Thomas Jefferson was born on April 13, 1743 at Albemarle County, Virginia. When he was a young man, he was a lawyer, a legislator, a governor, and congressmen. He was a President from 1801 to 1809. While he was a President, there was a war with Tripoli. He died of old age on July 4,1826 at Monticello.
Zachary Taylor
by Zachary
Zachary Taylor was born on November 24, 1784 in a section of Kentucky in Orange County. His jobs were as an Indian fighter and a Congressman and a soldier. He was elected in 1849 and was President for one year and 127 days. The California Gold Rush was going on. He made a treaty with the Hawaiian Islands. He died of illness in 1850 on July 9th in his office.
George Bush
by Sam
George Bush was born on June 12, 1924 in Milton, Massachusetts. He had many jobs like being a salesmen. In government, he was head of the CIA and Vice-President. He was President from 1989-1993. The Persian Gulf War happened while he was President. He is still living today.
Thomas Jefferson
by Lauren
Thomas Jefferson was born on April 13, 1743 in Albemarle, Virginia. Before he was President, he was a lawyer, a writer, and the Governor of Virginia. Thomas Jefferson was President from 1801 to 1809. While Thomas Jefferson was President, there was a war with Tripoli and the Lewis and Clark expedition was going on. Thomas Jefferson died of old age on July Fourth, 1826 at Monticello.
John Adams
by Jackie
John Adams was born on October 30, 1785. John’s jobs before he was a President were as a lawyer and a writer. He was President from 1797-1801. While he was a President, the Capitol was moved from Philadelphia to the District of Columbia. He suffered 2 strokes and died February 23 in 1848.
John Tyler
By Bradley
John Tyler was born in 1790 on March 29 in Virginia. John Tyler was a lawyer. He was also a governor and a senator. John Tyler was President from 1841 to 1845. Texas became part of the United States while he was President. John Tyler died on Jan.18, 1862.
George Bush
By Holly
George Bush was born on June 12, 1924 in Milton, Massachusetts. Before he was President he worked as a salesman and managing partner. He was in the Navy, and served in U.S. house of Representatives. He was President from1989 to 1993. When he was President, the Persian Gulf War began. Today he is still alive.
Herbert Hoover
By Lena
I am writing about Herbert Hoover. Herbert was born on August 10, 1874. He was born in West Branch, Iowa. He had a job as an engineer and was a successful businessman. He was President from 1929-1933. There was a Great Depression. Many people lost their jobs. He died on October 20, 1964 from illness.
William McKinley
By Chris
William McKinley was born on January 29, 1843. William McKinley was a lawyer. He was the President from 1897-1901. The Spanish American War started when he was the President. He was shot while still in office in 1901.
George Bush
By Kevin
George Bush was born on June 12, 1924 in Milton, Massachusetts. George Bush was a Navy pilot and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. George Bush was President from 1989 to 1993. While George Bush was President, the Persian Gulf War began in 1991. George Bush is still living.
Thomas Jefferson
By Samiha
Thomas Jefferson was born on April 13,1743 in Albemarle, Virginia. He was a lawyer, a writer, and a Governor of Virginia. He was President from March 4, 1801 to March 3,1809. While he was President there was a war with Tripoli and the Lewis and Clark Expedition took place. He died July 4, 1826 in Monticello.
George Bush
By Nick
George Bush was born on June 12, 1924 in Milton, Massachusetts. His jobs included being a Navy pilot. He was President from 1989 to 1993. He was President while the Persian Gulf War took place. He is still living.
John F. Kennedy
By Dylan
John F. Kennedy was born on May 29, 1917 in Brookline, Massachusetts. He was in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a U.S. Senator. He was President from 1961 to 1963. While he was President, the Cuban Crisis was going on. He died on November 22, 1963. He was shot in the back of his head.
Grover Cleveland
By Susie
Grover Cleveland was born on March 18, 1837 in Caldwell, New Jersey. His birthplace was the First Presbyterian Church where his father was a minister. Grover Cleveland was a lawyer, sheriff and he was elected mayor of Buffalo, New York. Grover Cleveland was our 22nd and 24th President. His first term was from 1885 to 1889. His second term was from 1893 to 1897. During his second term, Henry Ford invented the first automobile. Grover Cleveland died after a three month illness on June 24, 1908 at the age of 71.
Herbert Hoover
By Britnee
Herbert Hoover was born on August 10, 1874. He was born in West Branch, Iowa. His jobs were as a successful businessman and he was named the United States Food Administrator. He was appointed Secretary of Commerce. He was president from 1929 to 1933. While he was President the United States had been building up to a crash for a long time. Then he got ill and died on Oct.20, 1964.
Jimmy Carter
By Britt
Jimmy Carter was born on October 1, 1924 in Plains, Georgia. Before Jimmy Carter was a President, he had very many jobs. He was a peanut farmer. He was also a senator and a governor. He was President from January 20, 1977 until 1981. He is still living today. While he was President, he signed a peace treaty between Israel and Egypt in 1979.
John F. Kennedy
By Michael
John F. Kennedy was born on May 29,1917 in Massachusetts. His jobs were an author, congressman, and a senator. He became President in 1961 and ended in 1963. While he was President, the first person went into space. He died November 22, 1963 in Dallas, Texas. He was riding on the street and he got shot.
Woodrow Wilson
By Makenzie
Woodrow Wilson was born December 28,1856 in Virginia. One of the jobs that he did was being the governor of New Jersey. He was President from 1913 to 1921. Woodrow Wilson was President during World War I. He died on February 3, 1924 in his sleep.
Bill Clinton
By Brittani
Bill Clinton was born August 19, 1946 in Hope, Arkansas. He was elected President in 1993. His jobs were teaching and he was Governor of Arkansas. When he was President, the unemployment rate declined. He is still alive.
Franklin D.Roosevelt
By Abby
Franklin D. Roosevelt was born January the thirtieth in New York. Before he was President, he was a governor, lawyer, and Secretary of the New York Navy. He was President from 1933 to 1945. Franklin D. Roosevelt was President during World WarII. He died on April 12, 1945 of cerebral hemorrhage.
John F. Kennedy
By Gabby
John F. Kennedy was born May 29, 1917, in Brookline, Massachusetts. Before he was a President, he had many jobs. He was in the Navy. He was elected to the US House of Representatives. He was President from 1961-1963. While he was President, the first person went into space. He died on November 22,1963. He was assassinated.
George Bush
By Jordan
George Bush was born June 12, 1924 in Milton, Massachusetts. Before he was President he was a war hero. He was the youngest pilot. He also worked in the oil business. He was elected President in 1988. He was President until 1992. He was president for 4 years. While he was President the largest oil spill in the U.S.A. occurred. Another thing that happened is the Persian Gulf War began. He is still living today.
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