+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Day at Mount Vernon

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students discover daily life on George Washington's plantation, Mount Vernon.  In this compare and contrast lesson, students examine the life styles at four distinct sites at Mount Vernon to become familiar with the people, places, and...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

George Washington: Our First President

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students explore the life of George Washington. In this George Washington lesson, students consider the leadership qualities of the first president as they listen to a description of his life and the create responsibility journals.
+
Unit Plan
Curated OER

Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, Lincoln

For Teachers K
Students study four of the most influential and important presidents in United States history. In this United States presidents lesson, students learn the facts and histories to four of the most influential presidents in history - George...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

George Washington on the Sedition Act

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students investigate the Sedition Act and George Washington's position on the act. In this United States Colonial history lesson, students read about George Washington's position on the Sedition Act. Students then participate in a...
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Reading: An Honest Boy

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this George Washington reading comprehension worksheet, students read a paragraph about the first president and respond to 12 multiple choice questions regarding the paragraph.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ten Crucial Days- George Washington as a Hero Figure

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students identify the heroic qualities of George Washington. In this Revolutionary War lesson, students recognize heroic qualities and construct a Hero Hall of Fame. Students construct posters that exemplify heroic traits.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ten Crucial Days-How to Win a War You Should Lose

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students research the victories of Washington at Trenton and Princeton. In this Revolutionary War lesson, students investigate and discuss the factors of Washington's victories and use maps to identify the strategy Washington used....
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Who Am I?

For Students 4th - 8th
In this Benjamin Franklin and George Washington instructional activity, students examine 10 statements and decide whether the each of the statements identify Benjamin Franklin or George Washington.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pictures Are Worth A Thousand Words

For Teachers 1st
First graders write simple sentences based on historical figures they find in pictures. In this simple sentences lesson plan, 1st graders search for pictures in Microsoft Word and write simple sentences about them. These pictures and...
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

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.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

George Washington: The Father of His Country

For Students 3rd - 5th
Based on class lessons about George Washington as well as a short reading provided, this activity prompts students to write a few sentences explaining why Washington declined a third term as President, as well as the implications on...
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Worksheet #51 Questions - Early American Government

For Students 8th - 9th
For this early American government quiz worksheet, students test their knowledge through the ten fill in the blank questions covering the aforementioned topic.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Worksheet #52 Questions - American Involvement in the French Revolution

For Students 8th - 9th
In this America involvement in the French Revolution worksheet, students examine their knowledge through ten fill in the blank questions that relate to the aforementioned topic.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Washington & His Troops

For Students 6th - 8th
In this United States history worksheet, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions pertaining to the Revolutionary War as George Washington takes control of his Troops. A short answer...
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Presidents' Day - Third Monday in February

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this Presidents' Day-themed worksheet, learners will solve a 14 question crossword puzzle using words related to the presidency, Abraham Lincoln, and George Washington.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

George Says Thanks

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this writing prompt worksheet, students, after reading Revolutionary War on Wednesday, fill in five blanks to a thank-you note that George Washington may have written to thank a soldier for his war efforts.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

President's Day Wordfind

For Students K - 1st
In this President's Day word search puzzle, students read 6 words in a word bank that pertain to Lincoln and Washington. Students find the words in a word search.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

George Washington Coloring Page

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this George Washington worksheet, learners color and decorate a picture of the first President of the United States, George Washington.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

George Washington Coloring Page

For Students K - 5th
In this literacy worksheet, students color in the picture of George Washington and give it their own personal design. The page could be used as part of a history assignment.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

George Washington Coloring Page

For Students K - 5th
In this social studies worksheet, learners color in the picture of George Washington that focused upon his head and shoulders.
+
Organizer
Curated OER

Venn Diagram: George Washington & Abraham Lincoln

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this Venn diagram worksheet, students compare and contrast George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. A description of how to complete the Venn diagram is included.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Who Was the First US. President?: Reading Comprehension

For Students 3rd
In this George Washington reading comprehension worksheet, 3rd graders will read a 2 paragraph passage about the life of our first President and answer 4 multiple choice questions.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Dear George Using Census Data

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders discuss differences in the way in which information was disseminated in George Washington's time and how it is acquired in contemporary times. They examine Census of Agriculture data and a modern day version of a letter...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Grievances Against the British Monarchy

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students review George Washington's reasons for not wanting to be viewed as a monarch. They review the Declaration of Independence and identify five grievances the United States had against the British monarchy. In groups, students...