Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: The Campaign of 1840

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A three-lesson unit on the campaign and election of 1840. Links to many sites for more information, interactive worksheets, lesson objectives, and assessment. From EDSITEment.
Website
Digital History

Digital History: The Whigs

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the Whig Party's formation in the 1830s as opposition to the Democratic Party. Read about their legislative plans, and the men they nominated for president over the years.
Handout
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 10. John Tyler

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography featuring the professional life of President John Tyler. Find details of the eraduring his administration, his domestic policy, foreign affairs, and presidential politics.