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Lesson Plan
Center For Civic Education

Center for Civic Education: George Washington and Executive Power

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson looks at the legacy of George Washington, perhaps the most influential leader in the creation of the American nation. Through his achievements as commander-in-chief during the Revolution, in support of the drafting and...
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Website
Digital History

Digital History: The Whiskey Rebellion [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The Whiskey Rebellion was an early challenge to the new United States government. Read about the importance of whiskey in the back country and the need for the United States to find sources of revenues. This is a story of east vs. west,...
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Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: The Living Symbol

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan presents both the real events of Washington's life and the legends that persist about him. Students examine how the legends relate to reality, how they grew, and what effect they have on American culture.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: u.s. Presidents George Washington

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about George Washington, the first President of the United States. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Presidents' Day Is Here!

For Teachers 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and how they are celebrated each year on President's Day. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading...
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: George Washington

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource highlights George Washington's career (1732-1799). Pictures help to connect the historical events discussed.
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Website
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: Biographies: George Washington

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource features a biographical essay on the first president of the United States. (In Spanish)
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Handout
The White House

The White House: Presidents: George Washington

For Students 9th - 10th
Short biography of George Washington from the White House provides some insight into his views and participation in the Revolutionary War.
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Handout
Other

George Washington's Mount Vernon: A Biography of George Washington

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a brief biography of George Washington (1732-1799), the first president of the United States.