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Mt. Vernon Ladies' Association: Washington's "First 100 Days"

For Students 9th - 10th
A "President's First 100 Days" has become a barometer by which to measure the success of the rest of his term. George Washington had the added weight of launching our new nation in his first 100 days. Use this interactive timeline to see...
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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: u.s. Presidents and Inaugurations

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection of images from Smithsonian Libraries celebrates U.S. Presidents while providing a glimpse of the presidencies and inaugurations of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
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Other

Historic Mount Vernon: The Home of Our First President

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent site for information about Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington, as well as information about Washington himself. Be sure to take the virtual tour of the house and investigate the archaeology projects going on.
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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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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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The History Cat

The History Cat: Us History: George Washington

For Students 9th - 10th
A summary of George Washington's term as the first President of the newly formed United States. Presents two of his major accomplishments of his Presidency (the Jay Treaty and the establishment of the first Cabinet), and two major...
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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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Siteseen

Siteseen: Land of the Brave: George Washington

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview and biographical facts on the life of George Washington, first US President and leader of the Continental Army.
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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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Interactive
Learning Games For Kids

Learning Games for Kids: George Washington Word O Rama

For Students 2nd - 4th Standards
As a reinforcement exercise related to a study of George Washington, students will complete sentences about or select the words defined.
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Website
US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Statues and Memorials: The Washington Monument (3 5)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find detailed information on the Washington Monument located in Washington, DC, that honors our first president of the United States, George Washington.
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US Mint

United States Mint: h.i.p. Pocket Change: Presidents' Day

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use the information and games on this site to learn interesting facts about not only George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, but about other U.S. Presidents too.
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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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Lesson Plan
Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Social Studies: Grade K: George Washington

For Teachers K
This instructional task asks students to identify an American leader from the past and to explain the significance of his contributions. It contains a set of authentic source documents. Students engage with the sources to build their...
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Center For Civic Education

Center for Civic Education: Presidents' Day Lessons

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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...
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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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Primary
American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: State of the Union Addresses and Messages

For Students 9th - 10th
This site compiles all of the State of the Union addresses and messages by all the presidents in U.S. history (except William Henry Harrison and James A. Garfield).
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Read Works

Read Works: Presidents Come Alive

For Students 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about wax statues of President George Washington and President Abraham Lincoln. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works

Read Works: The Making of a President

For Students 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the process artists used to create a sculpture of George Washington. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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The White House

The White House: First Ladies: Martha Washington

For Students 9th - 10th
This article on Martha Washington discusses her first marriage and her role as First Lady during the presidency of her second husband, George Washington.
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Read Works

Read Works: The Making of a President

For Students 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about methods various types of artists used in order to determine what George Washington must have looked like. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in...
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US National Archives

Nara: Prologue Magazine: Women and Naturalization

For Students 9th - 10th
A lengthy essay on George Washington proposing that his real accomplishments as first President of the U.S. and winner of the Revolutionary War have been overshadowed by the myths and stories of the Cherry Tree, teeth, and no lies....
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Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Washington, George 1732 1799

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of the military and political career of George Washington, first President of the United States.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: President's Day for Early Elementary

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Lesson for early elementary and special education students 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...