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Bell Ringer: Identify the Role of the President Instructional VideoBell Ringer: Identify the Role of the President Instructional Video
Publisher
C-SPAN
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
1:12
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For Teacher Use
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Duration
30 mins
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Direct Instruction
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Audio
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Closed Captions
Year
2020
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Bell Ringer: Identify the Role of the President

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Four videos showcase four different roles played by the President of the United States. President George W. Bush is seen as the nations' comforter on the third anniversary of the September 11 attacks. President Obama is seen as the ceremonial head as he welcomes the Prime Minister of Singapore. President Clinton is shown proposing legislation, while President Trump discusses a trade deal negotiated with China.

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Concepts

presidential roles and powers, september 11th, china, united states presidents, the united states government, governments, government systems, the united states, barack obama, bill clinton, donald trump, george w. bush

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Have groups investigate the current status of the diplomatic relations with Singapore and China as well as Clinton's Middle-Class Bill of Rights

Classroom Considerations

  • Part of the C-Span Bell Ringer series
  • Designed to launch an investigation of the many roles played by the United States President

Pros

  • Clips feature presidents Clinton, Bush, Obama, and Trump
  • Includes discussion questions and a complete lesson plan

Cons

  • None

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