Procedures

• Step 1: Introduction

  Assign background reading about the life and accomplishments of Bill Clinton.

• Step 2:

  Have students watch video clips and complete question on handout.

  Handout: George W. Bush (Google Docs)

• Video Clip 1: President George W. Bush- Biography (5:44)

  A brief life portrait of George W. Bush

• Video Clip 2: 2000 Presidential Election (5:06)

  Associated Press correspondent Brent Kallestad and Florida Supreme Court spokesperson Craig Waters discuss the aftermath of the 2000 election.

• Video Clip 3: The Decision to Invade Iraq (6:35)

  George W. Bush biographer James Mann discussed the decision to send U.S. troops to Iraq. He talked about events leading up to the invasion and the mindsets of individuals at the time.

• Video Clip 4: U.S.A. P.A.T.R.I.O.T. Act Signing (5:42)

  George W. Bush signs the USA Patriot Act into law.

• Video Clip 5: No Child Left Behind and the Every Student Succeeds Act (5:06)

  Education Week reporter Alyson Klein talks about No Child Left Behind and the Every Student Succeeds Act, the law that replaced NCLB.

• Video Clip 6: President Bush on Federal Response to Hurricane Katrina (2:05)

  President Bush answers questions about what Americans should think about the nation's disaster and/or terrorism preparedness in light of the response to Hurricane Katrina.

• Video Clip 7: The Causes of the 2008 Financial Crisis (4:20)

  Steven Pearlstein talked about the 10th anniversary of the financial crisis of 2008. He explained the causes and events leading to the 2008 financial crisis.

• Conclusion

  As a class, discuss George W. Bush's background and the legacy of his administration.