PRESIDENT THEODORE ROOSEVELT
The Panama Canal

At the turn of the century, America welcomed a new leader after the tragic assassination of President McKinley.  Known as a war hero, outdoorsman, and adventurer, Theodore Roosevelt would step into his new role as president of the U.S. in 1901.  Read the following articles to learn more about this dynamic president.

http://www.ducksters.com/biography/uspresidents/theodoreroosevelt.php

http://easyscienceforkids.com/theodore-roosevelt/

Watch this video to find out more about Roosevelt as president.

Here is a video about the history of the "teddy bear."

                                              THE PANAMA CANAL

In the early 1900s the only way to travel from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean by boat was to go all the way around South America, a long and dangerous trip.  The United States became very interested in finding a shortcut route so ships could complete the journey in less time.  The Panama Canal became the solution to this problem.

Read the following article to learn some more information:

http://everydaylife.globalpost.com/important-historical-panama-kids-13630.html

Click here to do online puzzles of canal equipment:

http://www.pancanal.com/eng/persona/k/juegos/jigsaw-02.html

Extra Credit:

1) Color, draw a picture, or create a Lego creation of Teddy Roosevelt or Panama Canal

2) Draw a map of the Panama Canal

3) Create a Lapbook

Theodore Roosevelt Notebooking Page