President Benjamin Harrison
About the President Benjamin Harrison Lesson
Summary
A lesson of President Benjamin Harrison. Students read about his life and accomplishments. The reading is accompanied by true/false questions.
Objectives
• To present the major historical facts pertaining to Benjamin Harrison.
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To present the major achievements of the Benjamin Harrison.
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To assess the student?s comprehension of Benjamin Harrison history.
Suggested Grades
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
Excerpt
Benjamin Harrison was born in North Bend, Ohio on August 20, 1833 to a large family where he was the one of eight children. His grandfather, William Henry Harrison, had been the ninth President of the United States and his father served in the U. S. Congress. His family lived on the former president?s estate and Harrison spent hours in his grandfather?s library. His early schooling included tutoring at home. He attended a local college for two years then transferred to Miami University in Ohio.
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