Theodore Roosevelt Presidency Overview

How did Theodore Roosevelt’s presidency change the role of the U.S. government in protecting the rights of citizens and the environment? This lesson and activity examines the early life, education, background, presidency and legacy of President Teddy Roosevelt. Students will analyze documents and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge.

Included in this resource:

Do Now - Teddy Roosevelt’s inaugural address primary source analysis and questions
Teddy Roosevelt document pass/station activity with corresponding scaffolding questions
Document 1: Early Life and Political Rise
Document 2: Becoming President
Document 3: Domestic Policies
Trust-busting and regulation
Labor Relations
Consumer Protection
Conservation
Document 4: Foreign Policy - Big Stick Diplomacy
Document 5: End of Presidency and Legacy
Spotlight On: Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt POV and scaffolding questions
Create a legacy brochure of Theodore Roosevelt with rubric
Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: Why did Theodore Roosevelt’s presidency have a lasting impact on conservation and the protection of natural resources in the United States?
Answer key for teachers (suggested)
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