Zachary Taylor

American Presidents

Int – Adv
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12

In this lesson, students learn about the 12th president of the United States. They learn about his military roles before becoming president and discuss whether or not military leaders make good presidents.

This lesson mentions slavery. Teacher discretion is advised.

Focus

academic
reading
writing
interpretive

Vocabulary

frontier
promote
disputed
outnumbered
victory
fierce
sloppy
affectionate
slim
do away with
A spinning paper plane