ED 205- Interactive PowerPoint-1

History of our White HouseAn Interactive PowerPoint : 

History of our White HouseAn Interactive PowerPoint Mrs. Amanda Cook’s 5th Grade/Special Education Classroom Quit

Main Slide: Table of Contents : 

Main Slide: Table of Contents Building the White House How the White House got its name White House Architecture Timeline List of “Firsts” Fun Facts about the White House The West Wing The Oval Office Video Clip Author’s Slide References Quit

Building the White House : 

Building the White House Quit Construction began in October of 1792. It was not until almost 1800 when the construction of the White House finally finished. The first President to live in the White House was John Adams. The White House is not just the home to the Presidents and their families, but it has become recognized as a symbol of the United States Video

How did the white house get its name? : 

How did the white house get its name? In 1901, President Theodore Roosevelt officially gave the White House its current name. What was it called before the White House? President’s Palace President’s House Executive Mansion Quit

Architecture Timeline : 

Architecture Timeline This link will take us to a website that outlines the architecture timeline of the White House. Quit 1790’s 2000’s

President “Firsts” While In Office : 

President “Firsts” While In Office Did you know…. President James Polk (1845-49) was the first President to have his photograph taken. President Theodore Roosevelt (1901-09) was not only the first President to ride in an automobile, but also the first President to travel outside the country when he visited Panama. President Franklin Roosevelt (1933-45) was the first President to ride in an airplane. Quit

Fun Facts About the White House : 

Fun Facts About the White House There are 132 rooms and 35 bathrooms There are 6 levels in the Residence There are 412 doors and 147 windows There are 28 fireplaces, 8 staircases, and 3 elevators. It takes 570 gallons of paint to cover the outside surface of the White House. White House is able to serve dinner to as many as 140 guests and hors d'oeuvres to more than 1,000. Quit It has WHAT?!?

Creating the West Wing : 

Creating the West Wing Did you know… On Christmas Eve, 1929, a fire broke out in the West Wing. When the charred interior was rebuilt, a new feature was added: air-conditioning! What is in the West Wing? The Cabinet Room The Oval Office The Press Room Roosevelt Room Vice Presidential Residence Quit

The oval office : 

The oval office The Oval Office is the official office of the President of the United States The office was designed by the architect Nathan C. Wyeth for President William Howard Taft in 1909. Named for its distinctive oval shape, the Oval Office is part of the complex of offices that make up the West Wing. The Oval Office was badly damaged in a fire in 1929. The office was rebuilt by President Herbert C. Hoover. In 1934, President Franklin D. Roosevelt enlarged the West Wing and added today’s Oval Office. Quit

Video clip : 

Video clip A video animation of Peter Sharkey's 3D White House Hosted by WhiteHouseMuseum.org Quit

Author’s Slide : 

Author’s Slide Quit My name is Amanda Cook and I am student at Grand Valley State University. I am currently working towards my Psychology- Special Education degree. The reason I choose to make my interactive PowerPoint about the history of the White House is because I am going to be dealing with many different subjects and age groups as a Special Education teacher. This PowerPoint could be a very useful tool for one of my 5th grade students who is currently learning about the history of our Presidents and White House. Please feel free to e-mail me with any questions or comments!

Resources: : 

Resources: Facts: http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/history http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/presidents http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/history/rooms Pictures: PowerPoint Clip Art http://images.google.com/imghp?hl=en&tab=wi Videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FobDrZVFUYU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktqgtlFjWRw Quit