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Getting to Know Theodore Roosevelt – Theodore Roosevelt: A Man of Many Hats – He was a President, explorer, soldier, and more! – Why We Study Great People – Roosevelt’s Notable Achievements – He helped create national parks and worked for fair play. – Exciting Facts About Roosevelt – Did you know he had a pet bear while in office? | This slide introduces Theodore Roosevelt, emphasizing his diverse roles and why it’s important to learn about historical figures. Highlight Roosevelt’s contributions to conservation and fairness in society. Engage the students by sharing intriguing facts about his life, such as his adventurous spirit and unique pets, to make the history lesson more relatable and interesting. Encourage students to think about the different roles they play in their own lives and how they can make a positive impact, just like Roosevelt did.

Early Life of Theodore Roosevelt – Born in a wealthy NYC family – Theodore was born to a rich family in New York City, which influenced his early life. – Faced childhood asthma – Despite his asthma, he stayed active and later overcame it with exercise. – Had a passion for reading – Reading helped him learn about the world and inspired his love for nature. – Loved nature and the outdoors – His love for nature as a child led to his later conservation efforts. | This slide introduces students to the early life of Theodore Roosevelt, emphasizing his background, challenges, and interests that shaped his character. Highlight how his upbringing in a wealthy family provided him with opportunities, like access to education and travel. Discuss his health struggles with asthma to show how he overcame personal challenges. His love for reading and nature can be linked to his later achievements as a conservationist and President. Encourage students to see how their own interests can influence their future, just like Roosevelt’s did. Share anecdotes about his childhood to make the historical figure relatable to third graders.

Roosevelt’s Path to Presidency – Roosevelt as NY Assemblyman – Started as a leader in New York – Vice President to President – Took over after President McKinley – Presidency after tragedy – Became President due to an unfortunate event – Youngest President at 42 – Was only 42 years old, making history | This slide aims to outline Theodore Roosevelt’s journey to becoming the President of the United States. Begin by discussing his early political career as a New York Assemblyman, highlighting his leadership qualities. Explain the line of succession that led to him becoming Vice President under President McKinley. Emphasize the unexpected and somber circumstances under which Roosevelt assumed the presidency after McKinley’s assassination. Conclude by noting Roosevelt’s age at the time of his presidency, making him the youngest President in U.S. history, which can inspire students about the potential for young leaders to make significant impacts. Use this discussion to segue into Roosevelt’s accomplishments as President in subsequent slides.

Roosevelt’s Presidency Highlights – The ‘Square Deal’: fairness for all – Roosevelt promised every American a fair chance – Conservation: parks and forests – He created parks to protect nature for future kids – The Panama Canal: a big project – A canal in Panama to connect two big oceans – Roosevelt’s impact on America | This slide aims to introduce third graders to key achievements of Theodore Roosevelt’s presidency. The ‘Square Deal’ was Roosevelt’s promise to give all Americans an equal opportunity to succeed, which is a concept of fairness. His conservation efforts led to the creation of national parks and forests, showing his dedication to preserving nature. The construction of the Panama Canal was a significant engineering feat that connected the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, which had a massive impact on global trade and naval operations. Highlight Roosevelt’s lasting influence on America, and encourage students to think about how these actions still affect us today.

Roosevelt’s Impact on Society – Won Nobel Peace Prize – For his role in ending the Russo-Japanese War. – Advocated for ‘Strenuous Life’ – Encouraged people to live boldly and work hard. – Inspired the Teddy Bear – After a hunting trip, a toy maker named a stuffed bear after him. – Left a lasting legacy | This slide aims to highlight the significant contributions of Theodore Roosevelt to society and how his actions still resonate today. Discuss his Nobel Peace Prize, which he received for helping to mediate the end of the Russo-Japanese War, emphasizing his role in promoting peace. Explain his philosophy of the ‘Strenuous Life,’ encouraging hard work and determination. Share the charming story of how the teddy bear came to be named after him, connecting to a familiar item in the students’ lives. Lastly, talk about the lasting impact he has had on American society and the world. Encourage students to think about how individual actions can influence the world.

Class Activity: Be Like Teddy! – Create your own National Park – Draw a park and describe its features – Role-play a peace treaty – Act as world leaders making peace – Share a challenge you’ve overcome – Tell your story in a Teddy Bear Circle – Discuss how Teddy inspires us | This interactive class activity is designed to engage students with the legacy of Theodore Roosevelt. For the National Park activity, provide students with art supplies to draw a park and ask them to write a description of its natural beauty and importance, mirroring Roosevelt’s conservation efforts. In the peace treaty role-play, assign roles to students to act out a historical peace negotiation, highlighting Roosevelt’s role as a peacemaker. The Teddy Bear Circle is a storytelling session where students share personal anecdotes of overcoming challenges, fostering a connection with Roosevelt’s perseverance. Encourage students to reflect on how Roosevelt’s actions inspire them to care for the environment, seek peaceful resolutions, and face challenges bravely. Offer guidance and support throughout the activities to ensure a positive learning experience.