President Theodore Teddy Roosevelt

Summary
A lesson of President Theodore Roosevelt. Students read about his life and accomplishments. The reading is accompanied by multiple choice questions.

Objectives
• To present the major historical facts pertaining to Theodore Roosevelt.

• To present the major achievements of the Theodore Roosevelt presidency.

• To assess student comprehension of Theodore Roosevelt history.

Suggested Grades
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade

Excerpt
Three years before the American Civil War one of the country s most beloved presidents was born in New York City on October 27, 1858. Theodore Roosevelt compressed a great deal of life into his short sixty one years. Politician, Statesman, Conservationist, and President of the United States Theodore s early years were racked with health issues and a body weakened by asthma.

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