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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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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: George Washington

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of George Washington and summaries of important events during his presidency.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography: George Washington Carver for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Find the biography of George Washington Carver who was a scientist and botanist who worked with peanuts and helped the southern farmer on this site.
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Thomson Reuters

Find Law: Founding Fathers: George Washington: A Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
An introductory biography of George Washington.
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Great Idea Finder

The Great Idea Finder: George Washington Carver

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides biographical material of the famous inventor, George Washington Carver. Content includes links to places for further information, timeline, as well as fun facts about this man.
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Other

In Search of Heroes: George Washington Carver

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Grace Products Corporation provides a wealth of information detailing George Washington Carver's life. Content includes a biography, timeline, and more.
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Other

Afgen.com: George Washington Carver

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource reviews the life of famous African American inventor George Washington Carver. Includes mention of how this humble, soft-spoken man drew the attention of many important world figures of his day and how he "revolutionized...
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Lesson Plan
Read Works

Read Works: Genre Studies: Biography Kindergarten Unit: Important Person

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] Lesson uses A Picture Book of George Washington by David A. Adler to teach students what biography is and why the subjects of biographies are important people. Ideas for direct teaching, guided...
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Read Works

Read Works: Famous African Americans George Washington Carver

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage contains biographical information about the famous African American researcher, inventor, and educator, George Washington Carver. and This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that...
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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Martha Washington

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical account of the life of Martha Dandridge Custis Washington, the first First Lady of the United States.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: George Washington Williams

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features George Washington Williams, an American historian, clergyman, politician, lawyer, lecturer, and soldier who was the first person to write an objective and scientifically researched history...
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National Inventors Hall of Fame

National Inventors Hall of Fame: George Washington Carver

For Students 9th - 10th
This National Inventors Hall of Fame site provides a brief biography of the agricultural chemist, George Washington Carver.
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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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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: Biographies

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A fantastic resource where you can find biographies of historical figures. You can search by the person's name or by topics, such as Presidents, United States Leaders, Scientists, Inventors, Humanitarians, Explorers and Pioneers,...
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: Biographies

For Students 9th - 10th
A fantastic resource where you can find biographies of historical figures. You can search by the person's name or by topics, such as Presidents, United States Leaders, Scientists, Inventors, Humanitarians, Explorers and Pioneers,...
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Handout
White House Historical Association

The White House Historical Association: The Presidents

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete biographies and photos of all past presidents.
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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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Read Works

Read Works: American Heroes

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] This Black History resource contains mini-biographical sketches of Jackie Robinson, Rosa Parks, George Washington Carver, and Marian Anderson. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that...
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US Department of State

Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Edmund Jennings Randolph (1753 1813)

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biography provides an overview of Edmund Randolph's rise to prominence as Secretary of State under George Washington, and discusses his influence on American diplomacy.
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US Department of State

Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Timothy Pickering (1745 1829)

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Timothy Pickering provides details of his rise to prominence, appointment to Secretary of State by George Washington and his influence on American diplomacy.
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Lesson Plan
Huntington Library

Huntington Library: Six Important People From Our Nation's History

For Teachers 5th
In this lesson, 5th graders examine the lives of six people who were important in early American history. They include Abigail and John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Paine, and George Washington. Readings include...
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Website
US National Archives

Nara: Founding Fathers: Delegates to the Constitutional Convention

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) provides biographies of all 55 delegates to the Constitutional Convention.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Marquis De Lafayette

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of the Marquis de Lafayette, the French nobleman who came to the colonies at the age of 20 to volunteer to fight against the British in the American Revolution. This article offers an interesting look into the politics...
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Other

Colonial Hall: Biography of Alexander Hamilton

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed biographical information on one of our founding fathers, Alexander Hamilton. He was a signer of the Constitution, a General, and a co-author of The Federalist Papers.