By Tanni Haas, Ph.D. | Contributor
February 19 is Presidents Day, an awesome event to show the youngsters about George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and all the opposite presidents who’ve made our nation what it’s at present. Fortunately, there are various enjoyable and informative apps that may assist refresh your reminiscence if that long-ago civics schooling is getting a bit rusty. The perfect half is that every one these apps are utterly free, so encourage the youngsters to obtain an app – or three!
1600
(Out there at: Apple App Retailer)
Few issues say the U.S. Presidency extra clearly than that well-known white constructing on 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Do you know that George Washington oversaw its development however by no means truly lived in it? (That was information to me). Its first inhabitants have been our second president, John Adams, and his spouse Abigail. If you would like the youngsters to know extra in regards to the White Home’s many proud traditions, have them obtain 1600. Created by the White Home Historic Affiliation, this app features a narrated historical past by former presidential press secretary, John Earnest, an in depth tour of the constructing, and it teaches children about essential, annual occasions just like the White Home Easter Egg Roll.
Win the White Home
(Out there at: Apple App Retailer, Google Play)
Encourage the youngsters to obtain Win the White Home in the event that they occur to have presidential ambitions themselves, as a result of what child hasn’t dreamed about being the president at one level or one other! This app teaches them what it takes to run for the White Home. They learn to launch and lift funds for a marketing campaign, develop robust arguments and positions, ballot voters to see which points appear crucial, take part in candidate debates, and interact in focused media campaigns. The children are guided by means of the method, from primaries to the final election, by a digital marketing campaign supervisor who explains every part in a child-friendly method.
U.S. 270
(Out there at: Google Play)
It’s essential to show the youngsters that the street to the White Home doesn’t go straight by means of the favored vote however by means of the Electoral Faculty the place the candidates want at the least 270 votes to win. Children can use U.S. 270 to think about completely different outcomes relying on which candidates are prone to win which states. This app has historic knowledge from all earlier presidential elections.
Convene the Council
(Out there at: Apple App Retailer, Google Play)
Convene the Council lets children think about that they’ve received the presidential election and are actually accountable for U.S. international coverage. As President, they’re the pinnacle of the Nationwide Safety Council and should reply to worldwide incidents that threaten the safety of the nation. They learn the way international coverage choices are made, find out how to weigh the professionals and cons of assorted choices such assist and sanctions, and what authorities businesses and departments are accountable for finishing up which choices.
George Washington Mount Vernon
(Out there at: Apple App Retailer)
George Washington wasn’t solely our first president but in addition one of the crucial colourful ones. What child wouldn’t discover it enjoyable to be taught that he was an animal lover (he had many canines and horses) and was often called an avid dancer who closed down greater than ball in his time. Have the youngsters be taught extra about George Washington and Mount Vernon, the property he known as dwelling for many of his life, by downloading George Washington Mount Vernon. This app takes them an prolonged tour of the historical past, structure, and gardens of this well-known property. It contains an interactive map with all the important thing areas and a real-time calendar of occasions which is beneficial in the event you ought to discover the time for an precise go to.
The U.S. Presidents
(Out there at: Apple App Retailer, Google Play)
Educate the youngsters about all the nice presidents who travelled in George Washington’s footsteps by downloading The U.S. Presidents. This app contains detailed biographical profiles of all 46 U.S. presidents thus far, along with plenty of enjoyable info and well-known quotes. Who knew that James Madison was the shortest president at 5 toes 4 inches whereas Abraham Lincoln, our tallest president to date, was a complete foot taller at 6 toes 4 inches!
Concerning the Writer
Tanni Haas, Ph.D. is a Professor within the Division of Communication Arts, Sciences, and Problems at The Metropolis College of New York – Brooklyn Faculty.
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