Jimmy Carter

American Presidents

Int – Adv
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12

In this lesson, students read a short biography about the 39th president of the United States. They learn about the “Canadian Caper” (hostage crisis) and research the movie Argo.

Focus

academic
reading
writing

Vocabulary

tight-knit
registered nurse
graduate
pancreatic
resign
chairman
desegregated
civil rights
scandal
hostage
negotiate
activist
A spinning paper plane