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George Washington Carver

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Learners learn and research the life of George Washington Carver.  In this historical figures instructional activity, students read a book on George Washington Carver, discuss his character and the challenges he faced in becoming a...
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George Washington - A Graphic Novel

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students write and illustrate their own graphic novels. In this George Washington instructional activity, students collaborate to research Washington's life as surveyor, his involvement in the French and Indian War as well as the...
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My Very Own Washington Exhibition

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students work as curators. In this George Washington lesson, students research primary and secondary sources in order to create their own exhibitions of the first president. Students may visit selected Web sites in order to create their...
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George Washington and the First Census of Agriculture

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders compare modern agricultural statistics with those that are extracted from a primary source letter of George Washington. They complete worksheets and discuss what they have learned.
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The Life of George Washington Carver--Vocabulary

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this George Washington Carver worksheet, students cut out the vocabulary words which focus on his life, and place them in alphabetical order. Students use the ten words in a sentence and staple them together to create a book.
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Washington's Newburgh Address

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students write a persuasive essay that compares George Washington to someone overcoming an obstacle. In this American History lesson plan, students study Washington's Newburgh Address and the character traits of the president. They write...
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The Washington Monument: Tribute in Stone (62)

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students decide why George Washington was so revered and why a monument was built in his honor. They discover how monument design changes over time.
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George Washington Addition Puzzle

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this math worksheet, students solve 45 basic addition facts. Using the sums and the key to the code, students will decipher the secret message about George Washington.
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Washington, D.C.

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Washington, D.C. worksheet, students complete 6 pages of readings and questions about Washington, D.C. Included are general facts, geography, monuments, history, economy and people. There is a short text and 6 multiple choice...
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Capital Monuments: Exploring Washington, DC Frances Cleveland: Law, Politics and Government

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students, working in small groups, research seven of the most famous monuments found in Washington, DC. They design brochures based on the information they gather from Internet and print resources. Upon completion, they share the...
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Booker T. Washington and W. E. B. DuBois: The Problem of Negro Leadership

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students focus on the problem of African American leadership throughout American history. In groups, they research the life and works of Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois and how they worked to promote the need for African American...
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George Washington Vocabulary

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this recognizing terms about George Washington worksheet, students read and use the words in the word bank to fill in the blanks. Students write 10 answers.
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George Washington Crossword

For Students 4th - 5th
In this George Washington crossword, students complete a puzzle, using 10 clues and a word box at the bottom of the page. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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George Washington Story Starter

For Teachers 1st - 4th Standards
Imagine traveling back in time and having the opportunity to meet the very first president of the United States, what would you do? Challenge the imagination and creative writing skills of young learners with this fun writing prompt.
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I Bet You Didn't Know George Washington...

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students research George Washington through reading (George Washington's Breakfast) by Jean Fritz and Internet research. In this George Washington lesson, students work in groups and gather interesting facts about George Washington and...
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George Washington Stood Here… On the Issue of Slavery

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research George Washington's stance on slavery. In this slavery lesson, students examine primary documents that reveal the relationship between Washington and his slaves at Mount Vernon.
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George Washington Crossword

For Students 4th - 5th
In this crossword worksheet, students read the various definitions and clues to solve the crossword puzzle. The crossword puzzle is about George Washington.
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Let the Music Play: Bicentennial quarter reverse

For Teachers K - 1st
To better understand who George Washington was and why we celebrated the bicentennial, pupils read a story and complete a worksheet. They sing and talk about the song, "Yankee Doodle Dandy" as they march around the room.
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The Father of Our Country

For Teachers 5th
Explore United States history with this lesson plan on George Washington and the Revolutionary War. After reading biographical information about George Washington, learners make a list of ten reasons for the revolution. They create a...
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Before and Beyond the Constitution: What Should a President Do?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discuss the powers and responsibilities of the President, list some precedents established during Washington's presidency, and match presidential actions with the type of Executive power it is.
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Salmon Stories

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Work on author's purpose with this lesson, which focuses on sequence of events and audience as well.  Middle and high schoolers describe the 50 State Quarters Program for background information. After discussing the images on the coins,...
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"Old Southwest" Humorists and George Washington Harris

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars discover the work of George Washington Harris and his influence on American humor.  For this George Washington Harris lesson plan, discuss cultural differences in the United States and read Sut Lovongwood stories by George...
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From George to Martha: Writing a Sonnet Using Primary Sources

For Teachers 9th - 12th
What was the relationship like between George and Martha Washington? To protect their privacy, Martha Washington destroyed all her husband’s letters after his death so historians have little evidence of their lives together. Two letters...
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Going Back in Time Using “George Washington’s Socks”

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
After reading Elvira Woodruff's George Washington's Socks, young readers and writers embark upon writing their own historically based story, with a focus on developing ideas and details throughout the piece. In small groups, class...

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