McKinley Educational Lesson Plans
 

Grade Level 3

State Standards:

            History:  #1.  Define and measure time by years, decades, centuries.

                           #2.  Place local historical events in sequential order on
                                   a timeline.

                           #3.  Describe changes in a community over time including                                   changes in businesses, architecture, physical features,                                   employment, education,transportation, technology,                                   religion, and recreation.

 
Objective:  The student will create a timeline of William McKinley’s life in Niles before the Presidency, presidential terms, and his affect on Niles after his death.

Materials:  Video- The American President: William McKinley, Reluctant Apostle 1897 – 1901

                   Paper, Pencils, Ruler

Procedure:

1. Introduce William McKinley and explain why he is an important part of the history of Niles, Ohio.
2. Watch video. (10 min. in length)
3. Review with students important highlights from the film, listing important dates and events on board.
4. Create timeline from given information.
   
    

These educational lesson plans are designed for Grades 3, 4, 9, and 10
 to aid teachers in instruction about President William McKinley
in conjunction with the McKinley Birthplace Home & Research Center.

Click on the links below for the appropriate grade level. 
 

Grade Level 3                 Print Version

Grade Level 3                 Print Version

Grade Level 4                 Print Version

Grade Level 9 & 10         Print Version

Prepared by the staff of McKinley Memorial Library.
 

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McKinley Memorial Library
40 N. Main St.
Niles, Ohio 44446
phone:  330-652-1704
fax:  330-652-5788
e-mail: mckinley@mcklib.org

08/14/06