LibGuides: The U.S. Government for Kids and Teens: John Quincy Adams

Quick Facts

Born: July 11, 1767, Braintree (now Quincy), Massachusetts

Presidential Term: 1825-1829

Three Interesting Facts (constitutioncenter.org):

He was a lawyer, but he never went to law school.

He is the only ex-president to later serve in the U.S. House of Representatives.

He helped establish a network of observatories to study space.

Died: February 23, 1848, Washington, D.C.

Image from the White House Historical Association

Scholastic Teachables

Scholastic Teachables
Thousands of searchable and printable educational materials for Pre-K through 8th grade, including skills and activity sheets, mini-books and lesson plans by topics.

Scholastic Teachables offers a variety of presidential lessons and clip art to supplement your classroom activities. Below is a lesson on John Quincy Adams.

John Quincy Adams: President to Congressman (Play for Grades 5-8) This mini-play on John Quincy Adams is a fun way to explore our founding fathers with your entire classroom.
Pool Anyone?: Traditional Cursive for Grades 2-4 Using their finest cursive strokes, students learn about the historical anecdote of John Quincy Adams's love for billiards and his pool table.

Kanopy

Kanopy
Only available to residents of St. Louis County. Limit of 10 titles per month. Browse hundreds of movies on your computer or mobile device. Kanopy has a strong collection of independent, international, and documentaries to stream. These films are suitable for teens and up.

Who Matters in History by The Great Courses Who in history do we choose to remember, and why? Take in the extraordinary accomplishments of several Americans - including John Adams, John Quincy Adams, and George C. Marshall - whose achievements and influence may well have exceeded those of many of the great figures more vividly remembered.
Publication Date: 2012

World Book

Read or listen to reference entries about John Quincy Adams, plus see the correlated Missouri Learning Standards for each article. Also, browse art featuring the president. Select articles from World Book Kids for students in grades K-5, World Book Student for students in grades 6-12, and Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos for students in grades K-5.

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Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos
Spanish language version of World Book's Student Discovery Encyclopedia.

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U.S. History in Context

U.S. History in Context
Covers people and events of historical significance in American history from Pre-Columbian America forward. Content includes primary source materials. This database is suitable for teens and up.

John Quincy Adams in U.S. History in Context
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John Quincy Adams from Bow Tie Guy and Wife

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First Son and President by Beverly Gherman; Matthew Bird (Illustrator) America's sixth president and son of America's second president, John Quincy Adams lived an extraordinary life. Beginning as a young boy as secretary for his father during the peace talks that ended the Revolutionary War, Adams served his country as a diplomat, state senator, secretary of state, the president, and as a representative in congress. Through his many speeches, essays, books, and written reports, Adams helped shape America. Today, he is remembered as a great statesman, a scholar, and a poet, just as he hoped he would be.
ISBN: 9781575057569

Publication Date: 2005-01-08
John Quincy Adams by Heidi M. D. Elston The United States president preserves, protects, and defends the U.S. Constitution. Each president's term influences events in America and around the world for years to come. This biography introduces young readers to the life of John Quincy Adams, beginning with his childhood in Quincy, Massachusetts. Information about Adams's education at Harvard College and his early career as a lawyer is discussed. In addition, his family and personal life, as well as his retirement years as a congressman is highlighted. Easy-to-read text details Adams's childhood during the American Revolution and his political career as a Massachusetts state senator, secretary of state, and minister to the Netherlands, Prussia, Russia and Great Britain. Finally, students will explore key events from Democratic-Republican president Adams's administration, including extending the Cumberland Road into Ohio. Beautiful graphics showcase the primary source documents and photographs. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars help put essential information at students' fingertips. In addition, a quick-reference chart provides easy access to facts about every U.S. president. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
ISBN: 9781604534405

Publication Date: 2009-01-01
John Quincy Adams by Gerry Souter; Janet Souter A thorough, illustrated biography discussing Adams's childhood, his career, his family, and his term as the sixth president of the United States. Includes a table of contents, time line, phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and detailed captions and sidebars to aid in comprehension.
ISBN: 9781503843981

Publication Date: 2020-08-01
John Quincy Adams by Diane Bailey John Quincy Adams is the son of John Adams, a Founding Father and President, but what else do you know about our 6th president? In this fascinating introduction, young readers will learn about Adams's early life, his achievements as president, as well as the ways he is remembered today. Each 24-page book in this series features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The lively text, colorful design, and rich photos and illustrations are sure to capture the interest of emergent readers.
ISBN: 9781944102654

Publication Date: 2016-07-25
The Story of John Quincy Adams 250 Years After His Birth (Young Adult Nonfiction) by Edward Huddleston This year marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of John Quincy Adams. He was born in Massachusetts on July 11, 1767. Following in the footsteps of his father, John Adams (the second President of the United States), John Quincy Adams became the sixth president in 1825. But even before his term as president, John Q. Adams was heavily involved in the early formation of our country. Follow John Q. Adams' journey from getting his start in politics as Minister to the Netherlands, to eventually being appointed Secretary of State under President Monroe. During his time as Secretary of State, Adams worked to bring several territories in North America under the power of the United States and, along with the President, created the Monroe doctrine, which stated that the U.S. would see any further colonization by European as acts of aggression. The Monroe Doctrine was invoked several times throughout history, most recently against the Soviet Union during the Cuban Missile Crisis. During his own presidency, Adams undertook a series of improvements to the country, such as an increased number of roads to connect the states. However, many of his proposals were knocked down by Andrew Jackson, who would defeat Adams in the next election, and his followers. Although his term as president may have been less successful then he hoped, Adams continued his career in politics until his death. Take a closer look at this statesman and his role in making the United States the country that it is today.
ISBN: 978-1620232262

Publication Date: 2016

Explora - Elementary

Explore a large assortment of resources designed for K-5 students to help them learn about John Quincy Adams. Explora - Elementary contains relevant articles from children's magazines and reference materials about the president.

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Encyclopedia of Presidents: John Quincy Adams by Sean McCollum A biography of the sixth president of the United States, providing information on his childhood, education, family, political career, time as president, and legacy.
ISBN: 9780516228679

Publication Date: 2003-09-01