Center For Civic Education
Center for Civic Education: Presidents' Day Lessons
Presidents' Day lessons for Grades 10-12 on the constitutional legacies of George Washington, James Madison, Abraham Lincoln, and Ronald Reagan, and how they shaped the history and Constitution of our nation. Each lesson was written and...
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: George, George and the American Revolution
In this lesson students will analyze text in order to decipher characteristics of King George III and George Washington.
PBS
Pbs: Rediscovering George Washington
Discussion lesson plan that introduces and examines the concept of government by consent of the governed. Includes a reading for class distribution and references to primary source documents.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Double Bubble the Presidents
Young scholars will complete a double bubble thinking map by sorting facts that go with Washington, Lincoln or both. Also included in this plan is an art project, worksheets, and video of the activity in action. Great activity to use...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Peanuts, Pecans, and Peas, Please (Lesson)
Check out this informative site that looks at the world of the peanut. This tiny nut had a great influence on our economy. Find out how George Washington Carver changed the economy of the South with his research on the lowly peanut.
Stanford University
Sheg: Document Based History: Reading Like a Historian: Hamilton v. Jefferson
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read primary source documents to solve a problem surrounding a historical question. In this inquiry lesson plan, two letters to George Washington allow students to consider the competing...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: The Living Symbol
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.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Founding Fathers' Notions of Religious Liberty (Lesson Plan)
Explore founders' views, particularly the views of George Washington, on the role of religion and religious liberty in public life. Includes excerpts from Washington's writings and speeches to give pupils opportunities to include primary...
Other
Lessons on American Presidents
Fun lessons and activities on every president from George Washington to Barack Obama.
Huntington Library
Huntington Library: Six Important People From Our Nation's History
In this instructional activity, 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....
Read Works
Read Works: Genre Studies: Biography Kindergarten Unit: Important Person
[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...
PBS
Pbs Lesson Plan: The American Flag
A lesson from the (9-11-01) PBS, "America Responds," series where students examine the history, importance, and pride associated with the American Flag. This lesson engages students in discussion and a variety of "patriotic" activities...
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of Us: Revolution: Valley Forge [Pdf]
A lesson plan from the producers of the 16-episode PBS series "Freedom: A History of US" that examines the conditions under which George Washington's troops lived and trained at Valley Forge. It also tells the story of Peter Francisco,...
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: Leadership: u.s. History
Lesson and activity looks at leadership in U.S. history focussing on presidents, past and present, to determine what makes a good leader. Questions for discussion and class activity guidelines included.
Teacher Planet
Teacher Planet: Presidents' Day
One stop site for lessons, units, clipart, worksheets, activities, etc. pertaining to Presidents' Day.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: President's Day for Early Elementary
Lesson for early elementary and special education learners using graphic organizers/thinksheets to learn about George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and honesty. Students finish by creating pop-up or pocket books about honesty with teacher...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Peanuts, Pecans, and Peas, Please
George Washington Carver, a great scientist, changed the economy of the South with his agricultural knowledge. This lesson will investigate how the lowly peanut kept the cotton farmers from losing everything.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Peanut/peanut Butter
During this lesson plan students navigate the Internet to learn about the accomplishments of George Washington Carver. Students explore the history of peanuts and sample different types of peanuts. They use their five senses to write a...
Success Link
Success Link: Peaceful Transitions Between Leaders
A lesson plan that uses the creation of a story map to show the change in leadership from George Washingon to John Adams in the election of 1796.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Before and Beyond the Constitution: What Should a President Do?
In this Curriculum Unit, learners will consider "Before and Beyond the Constitution: What Should a President do?" in 3 Lessons. The unit also includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: The Sedition Act: Certain Crimes Against the United States
In this Curriculum Unit, students will consider "The Sedition Act: Certain Crimes Against the United States" in 5 Lessons. The unit also includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: A Penny for Your Thoughts
This is an outline for a week-long lesson usually taught in the month of February around President's Day. It is an interdisciplinary study combining coin identification with a literature-based study of the Presidents represented on the...
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: The American Revolution: Victory
This resource has a lesson plan on the origins of the Purple Heart medal, which is given to any soldier wounded in the line of duty. The medal was established by George Washington and is the oldest American medal.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: African American Honorees in Alabama History
Learners will create a PowerPoint slide show presentation and brochure on a famous African American icon from the Alabama Calendar. Students may select famous African Americans from Alabama such as Rosa Parks, Vonetta Flowers, Dr. Mae...