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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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Other

Black Inventor Online Museum: George Washington Carver

For Students 9th - 10th
BlackInventor.com profiles George Washington Carver, inventor, teacher, and scientist whose discoveries greatly changed American agriculture.
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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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Article
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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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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Website
Library of Congress

Loc: George Washington to the United States Senate, 1789

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A summary of Washington's task to appoint Supreme Court and other federal judicial officials, appointments which he based on relevant experience, their support for the constitution, and on where they lived. Includes images of a...
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Other

Pocantico Hills School: George Washington: Father of Our Country

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A second grade does some research on George Washington and provides a timeline of his life with accompanying artwork and descriptions.
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Curated OER

A View on Cities: Washington: George Washington Masonic Memorial

For Students 9th - 10th
George Washington Masonic Memorial
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Curated OER

A View on Cities: Washington: George Gordon Meade Memorial

For Students 9th - 10th
George Gordon Meade Memorial (Washington)
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Curated OER

A View on Cities: Washington: George Mason Memorial

For Students 9th - 10th
George Mason Memorial (Washington)
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Primary
Library of Congress

Loc: American Memory: George Washington Papers: Series 2 Letterbooks

For Students 9th - 10th
The list in Washington's own hand of his nominations for various offices in his administration including Attorney General.
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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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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Historic Valley Forge: Did George Washington Really Stand Up?

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from ushistory.org answers the question to the famous Leutze painting of Washington Crossing the Delaware - was he standing during this famous night?
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The History Place

The History Place: George Washington Picture Gallery

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from The History Place view paintings and lithographs of George Washington. See representations of this great man at different points during his life.
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Website
National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: "George Washington" by Edward Savage

For Students 9th - 10th
This is Edward Savage's portrait of George Washington, as well as some information on the painting.
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: George Washington Was Born Feb. 22

For Students 3rd - 8th
An interesting background on the origin of Presidents' Day, and the actual date of George Washington's birth. Includes a portrait of Washington, as well as an historical letter from Tobias Lear, recounting the Julian and Gregorian...
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Handout
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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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: George Washington and the Rule of Law (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A instructional activity that supports an examination of George Washington's commitment to the principle of the rule of law by looking at specific situations faced by Washington in which he chose the rule of law over expediency or...
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: George Washington: Growing Up in Colonial Virginia

For Students 5th - 8th
George Washington was shaped by early adversity. Read a brief description of his early life up to the cusp of the beginning of his military career.
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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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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: George Washington as Military Leader (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learn about George Washington's role as a military leader in this lesson that asks students to evaluate issues relating to military power, Washington's use of strategic retreat, and his leadership in the American Revolution.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: George Washington and Civic Virtue (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson for gaining knowledge and insight into the founders' ideas of civic virtue - civic knowledge, self-restraint, self-assertion, and self-reliance. Includes an examination of an excerpt from a primary source document: George...
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Website
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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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: George Washington's Background and Experience

For Students 5th - 8th
George Washington tested his mettle fighting with the British in the French and Indian War. Read about his exploits and why they helped prepare him for later glory.

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