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eBook
Henry J. Sage

Sage American History: George Washington: The Indispensable Man

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief article on George Washington articulates why he is considered the "father of our country". With list of books for further reading.
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Handout
Other

American Presidents: George Washington Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a biographical sketch of America's first president, George Washington, including details of his early life, the American revolutionary War, his presidency, and religion. Provides links to further resources.
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs: Rediscovering George Washington

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection contains information about George Washington's life with an accompanying timeline as well as nine complete lesson plans, his biography, and links to pertinent primary documents.
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Interactive
A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: George Washington

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has George Washington's biography, significant events in his life, an image gallery, and video clips.
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Primary
University of Groningen

American History: Presidents: George Washington

For Students 9th - 10th
Read George Washington's two inaugural speeches and his Annual Messages which give an interesting review of the beginning of the new United States. Included are links to some other writings of Washington and an 1808 biography.
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Website
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: Biographies: George Washington

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography on George Washington with pictures and links.
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Website
The Field Museum

Field Museum: George Washington Carver

For Students 9th - 10th
The online companion to past Field Museum exhibit on the life and scientific contributions of George Washington Carver, this resource includes a biography, photo gallery, an overview of Carter's goal-oriented research, an educator's...
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Handout
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 1. George Washington

For Students 9th - 10th
Find a brief biography highlighting the professional life of George Washington. Sections feature his domestic policy, foreign affairs, the era, and his presidential politics.
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Handout
Other

Potus: George Washington

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Comprehensive information about the presidents of the United States Comprehensive site on the American presidency includes biographies, speeches and writings, election results, odd facts and presidency highlights.
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Handout
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: George Washington Biography

For Students 2nd - 7th
Interesting biographical information, fun facts, and famous quotes of George Washington, the first President of the United States.
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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: "George Washington Carver" by Barbara Radner

For Students 5th - 6th
A learning module that begins with "George Washington Carver" by Barbara Radner accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free...
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Article
Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: George Washington Carver

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how George Washington Carvers' contributions to science radically changed the agricultural economy of the United States.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: George Washington's Cherry Tree

For Teachers K
[Free Registration/Login Required] The story about George Washington chopping down a cherry tree. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Website
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: Biographies: George Washington Carver

For Students 9th - 10th
An introduction to George Washington Carver, the talented, intelligent inventor. Learn why he was called a "Miracle Worker" for his vast knowledge of plants and agriculture. (In Spanish)
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Website
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: George Washington

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the life of George Washington (1732-1799 CE) through this site.
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Handout
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: Biographies: George Washington Carver

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of George Washington Carver that includes additional links to supplemental material for more research.
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Lesson Plan
Read Works

Read Works: Lessons: A Picture Book of George Washington

For Teachers K
[Free Registration/Login Required] A lesson plan and materials to teach kindergarten students that biographies tell stories about real people who are famous or important.
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Website
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Colonial Williamsburg: George Washington

For Students 9th - 10th
This site takes a look at George Washington, and the role he played in dertermining the future of the colonies. Content includes a biography, the time he spent in Williamsburg, his two inaugural addresses, an excerpt from a children's...
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Unit Plan
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University

De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: George Washington Carver [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 6th
"George Washington Carver" is a one page, biographical passage about George Washington Carver, an African American professor who taught farmers and students better methods for farming, including planting peanuts to improve the soil. It...
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Unit Plan
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University

De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: George Washington Carver [Pdf]

For Teachers 2nd - 4th Standards
"George Washington Carver" is a one page, biographical passage about George Washington Carver, a famous African American, who taught farmers better farming methods including planting peanuts to improve the soil. It is followed by an...
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Primary
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Archiving Early America: Life of George Washington: Reflections

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the last chapter of a biography of Washington which was written only eight years after his death by David Ramsay, a man who had known Washington personally, and who had been "an active player in the momentous events of America's...
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography of President George Washington for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Study George Washington's biography on this site. Learn about the 1st president of the United States.
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Handout
Black Past

Black Past: Carver, George Washington

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief encyclopedia biography about George Washington Carver tells about his interest and research in agriculture, especially in the South.
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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.