Presidents Day

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It's great to have a day off school in February. . . but February 20 is about more than sleeping in and going to the mall for those great sales. Presidents Day is also a day to reflect on our country's history and to think about what service means. So click through these links to find out about the history of Presidents Day, to learn why Washington and Lincoln deserve a holiday, and to explore the lives of U.S. presidents.

For Students

Mr. Lincoln's Virtual Library
This online exhibit combines two Lincoln collections at the Library of Congress. One collection includes newspaper articles, letters, and other documents by and about the 16th president. The other includes songs and sheet music about Lincoln and the Civil War.

Historic Mount Vernon
Explore Washington's home and learn about his life and times.

Presidents Day Quiz
Take a quick true-false quiz to test your knowledge about presidents and presidents day.

Presidents Day: United in Service
Explore the activities and information from the White House about Presidents Day.

Presidents Day WebQuest
Be a time traveler in this WebQuest and gather information about Washington and Lincoln.

U.S. Presidents Word Search
Can you find them all?

For Teachers

An Educational Virtual Museum for Primary Students
Have your primary students explore this easy-to-navigate site about Washington and Lincoln.

Teacher's Guide for www.whitehouse.gov
Find lesson plans, primary documents, and activities related to Presidents Day and U.S. history.

Montgomery Country (MD) Schools: Presidents Day Resources
Find dozens of links compiled by teachers, for teachers, relating to Presidents Day.

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