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Picturing George: A Pictorial Survey of the Life of George Washington

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create pictorial biographies of George Washington. Working in groups, they research various portions of Washington's life, highlighting significant events. After presenting their projects to the class, they are displayed for...
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George Washington

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders brainstorm what they already know about George Washington and complete a KWL chart as a class. They create a list of words that describe him and write a poem with other classmates. To end the lesson, they make a Washington...
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The Presidents of Mount Rushmore

For Teachers K
Students understand the importance of Mount Rushmore as a national symbol. In this Mount Rushmore lesson, students locate Mount Rushmore on the map and investigate each of the four Presidents on Mount Rushmore. Students understand how...
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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...
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Washington and the Whiskey Rebellion

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore the Whiskey Rebellion of 1794 and its significance in the early history of the United States. They explore how George Washington made the choice to meet this challenge to federal authority with military force
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George Says Thanks

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this writing prompt instructional activity, 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.
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Washington Vocabulary

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this Washington history worksheet, students match the names, places, and words in the word bank to the 10 statements that define them.
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Washington Challenge

For Students 4th - 5th
In this state facts instructional activity, students read the statements about the state of Washington. Students find the correct answer for the 10 problems.
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Washington Writing Worksheet

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this Washington activity worksheet, students draw a picture of something state-related and then write about the picture that they drew on the lines provided.
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Interactive
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Getting to Know 2 Presidents

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Presidents worksheet, students answer short answer questions about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln by looking on the websites given to them. Students complete 7 questions each.
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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.
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Four Heroic Presidents

For Teachers K
Students complete a series of lessons that explore the heroic qualities of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt. Students read books, participate in discussion, color pictures and complete worksheets.
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George Washington: Reading Comprehension/Biography

For Students 4th
For this George Washington reading comprehension worksheet, 4th graders will read a short (1 page) biography about Washington and answer 6 multiple choice questions.
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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...
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George Washington: February 22, 1732

For Students 4th - 5th
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn the date February 22, 1732 as President George Washington's birthday. Students then answer the following prompt: 'What do you think were the advantages and disadvantages to being our...
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Washington & His Troops

For Students 6th - 8th
For 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...
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Comparing North American Colonies Vs. Britain

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders practice creative writing  by describing events from the Colonial era.  In this U.S. History lesson, 5th graders identify King George III and George Washington, the roles they played, and the differences between them. ...
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Cooking Cranberry Pudding

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars explore colonial cooking.  In this cross curriculum George Washington and colonial America history lesson, students follow a recipe for cranberry pudding, a possible favorite of George and Martha Washington. Young scholars...
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What Makes a General?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the duties of commander-in-chief. In this George Washington lesson, students research Revolutionary War military leaders and examine the relationships they had with George Washington. 
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The Right Choice

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the leadership role of George Washington in the American Revolution. For this George Washington lesson, students read selections titled "Generalship," and "Candidate for Commander-in-Chief." After students read the...
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Fourth Grade Social Studies

For Teachers 4th
For this social studies worksheet, 4th graders answer multiple choice questions about George Washington, early America, natural resources, and more. Students complete 8 questions.
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Winter at Valley Forge

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students assess the events leading up to the American Revolution. In this United States History lesson, students read "Crossing the Delaware: George Washington Fights in the Battle of Trenton," then discuss the highlights in the story....
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A Secret Code

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this addition and subtraction worksheet, students solve for problems to complete the riddle about George Washington.  Students solve 20 two digit problems of addition and subtraction with some regrouping necessary.
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Mount Rushmore

For Students 5th Standards
How did those faces get on that mountain, and why did they choose those particular presidents? Learn about Mount Rushmore's construction and the history behind the men represented on the mountainside with a short reading passage and set...