Jimmy Carter with birthday hat

Jimmy Carter, a native of Plains, Georgia, is the longest living president in United States history, was the only president from the state of Georgia, and is the first former president to live to 100 years old. He had many jobs during his lifetime: a naval officer; peanut farmer; Georgia state senator; governor of Georgia; 39th president of the United States; and humanitarian. 

In celebration of President Carter's long life, we've curated a collection of free learning resources you can use in your classroom. 

1. Jimmy Carter Virtual Learning Journey

Grades: 3-8

The Jimmy Carter Virtual Learning Journey takes students on an exploration through the remarkable life of James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, Jr. from his hometown experiences and early years through to his time as governor and president, into achievements post-presidency.

2. Jimmy Carter's Boyhood Home | Let's Learn GA!

Grade: 2

Take a tour of Jimmy Carter's boyhood home in Plains, Georgia, in this episode of Let's Learn GA! In the video, students will see how homes, entertainment, and communication differed in the 1930s. 

3. The Carter Commissary Store & Math | Let's Learn GA!

Grade: 2

Explore the Carter Family Commissary in Plains, Georgia, to learn how math was utilized daily to operate the store. In the episode, students will also learn about the types of goods that were sold in this store during the 1930s. 

4. Life on a Farm in the 1930s | Let's Learn GA!

Grade: 2 

Take a step back in time with a visit to the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park in Plains, Georgia. In this episode of Let's Learn GA!, students will learn about young Jimmy Carter's chores on his family farm in the 1930s. They'll also see how several simple machines are used on the farm as well as in the blacksmith shop.

5. Jimmy Carter | 60-Second Presidents

Grades: 3-12

Jimmy Carter was a political outsider, which gave him a unique place in the executive branch. Though his presidency was unexciting, he was later awarded with a Nobel Prize for his efforts abroad.

6. The Presidents - Biography: 39. Jimmy Carter

Grades: 9-12

From the very start of his presidency, Jimmy Carter attempted to make the office more personable and accessible -- he walked along the inaugural parade route, ended the playing of Hail to the Chief, and carried his own luggage. Elected largely on his promise to never lie to the American people, Carter soon seemed out of place in the vastness of the presidency. A man of peace who took pride in bringing together age-old antagonists, Carter was finally viewed by his countrymen as lacking presidential stature. Learn more with this resource from American Experience: "The Presidents."

7. Celebrating Peanuts | Georgia Peanuts

Grades: 3-8

Georgia is the #1 peanut-producing state in the U.S. And that's definitely worth celebrating! There are several festivals in Georgia that take place every year, including one in Plains, Georgia, home of President Jimmy Carter.

8. Jimmy Carter: Today in Georgia History

Grades: 3-12

The man who rose from peanut farmer to president to peacemaker was born on October 1, 1924.

9. Jimmy Carter - The Camp David Accords

Grades: 9-12

President Carter's attempt at resolving the dispute between Israel and Egypt almost ended in failure. Egyptian President Sadat threatened to leave the talks at Camp David, but Carter used a personal approach to keep the talks going between Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Begin. The Camp David Accords would become Carter's greatest foreign policy achievement. Learn more with this excerpt from American Experience: "Jimmy Carter."

10. Jimmy Carter - Primary Resources: Crisis of Confidence

Grades: 9-12

Jimmy Carter delivered this speech in 1979, discussing environmental issues, the energy crisis, and his administration's methods for combatting the recession. Learn more with this primary source, from American Experience: "Jimmy Carter."

11. The Civil Rights Movement: A Tale of Two Governors

Grades: 3-12

Before he was the 39th president of the United States, Jimmy Carter served as the governor of Georgia. During his time as governor, Jimmy Carter fought to desegregate the state and appointed an unprecedented number of African Americans to political positions.

12. Jimmy Carter - "The Little Baby Snoogle-Fleejer" | Georgia Read More

Grades: 3-5

Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States, reads his book "The Little Baby Snoogle-Fleejer." Illustrated by Amy Carter.