This is a brief but detailed biographical account on specific aspects of the life of Theodore Roosevelt. Emphasis is placed on Roosevelt's personal life, TR's involvement in the Progressive Movement and the Panama Canal, and Roosevelt as an object of political cartoonists.
Type of Material:
Lecture/Presentation
Recommended Uses:
To supplement a second semester of a two-semester United States History course.
Technical Requirements:
None.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
To acquaint users with one of the United States' higher rated Presidents. To demonstrate the leadership qualities of Theodore Roosevelt. To identify the major events, which shaped Theodore Roosevelt's life.
Target Student Population:
High School, College survey
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Knowledge of United States history during the first decade of the 20th century. Some computer skills.
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
The site does not attempt to provide all information about the twentieth century's first modern President. Site emphasis is placed on Theodore Roosevelt's personal life, his involvment in the independence of Panama and the construction of the Canal, TR's role in the Progressive Movement, and explanations why President Roosevelt was a popular subject of political cartoonists. The content is more detailed than in a survey textbook. Pictures and cartoons make nice additions. Links provide more information on specific items contained within each sectioin. A bibliography is provided.
Concerns:
The content is good for either an upper level high school course and/or for college survey courses. However, the content would not be adequate for upper level college courses on President Theodore Roosevelt.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
The site is good for information gathering. The cartoons offer a good basis for classroom discussion. Artistic students could be encouraged to create their own political cartoons on the Theodore Roosevelt era for classroom presentation. The assignment for this Merlot listing provides one approach for use as a classroom teaching tool.
Concerns:
Site is basically informational. Uses are limited.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
Easy to navigate. No special plug ins. Each section logically follows.
Concerns:
None.
Other Issues and Comments:
None.
Creative Commons:
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