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Curated OER

George Washington: The Living Symbol

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners discuss George Washington's life and how he became a symbol of this nation. They categorize various images of Washington into the various roles he plays.
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Curated OER

The Life and Times of George Washington

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders take a tour of the home of George Washington, Mount Vernon. They are to keep a list of objects they see on the plantation. They are to write an essay about their tour.
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Agriculture in the Classroom

Farmer George: The Seeds of a Presidency

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Three activities make up a lesson plan that explores the connection between former president George Washington, the farming industry, and leadership. Scholars listen to two read aloud,  Farmer George Plants a Nation by Peggy Thomas and...
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Museum of the American Revolution

George vs. George

For Teachers 4th - 12th
It's George versus George in the battle for the American colonies. An interesting activity compares the leadership of George Washington and King George III during the American Revolution. Scholars read text, compare portraits, and...
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Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media

George Washington: General, President, Slave Owner

For Teachers 8th
Times change; behaviors that were once considered acceptable can be seen in a very different light. Middle schoolers revisit the legacy of George Washington in a three-day lesson plan that uses primary sources to reveal Washington as a...
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Smithsonian Institution

George Washington: A National Treasure

For Teachers 4th - 8th Standards
Take a closer look at the life and presidency of George Washington with this great set of lesson plans and worksheets. The resource includes a timeline of the president's life and multiple opportunities for primary source and image...
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Curated OER

George Washington's Foreign Policy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers compare George Washington's foreign policy to the policies of presidents who followed him. In this primary source analysis lesson, students compare Washington's Farewell Address to the Roosevelt Corollary, the Monroe...
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Worksheet
PB Works

George Washington’s Socks Reader’s Guide

For Students 3rd - 6th Standards
Dive into a class reading of the book George Washington's Socks with the help of this guide. Including a vocabulary list and series of comprehension questions for each chapter, this resource provides an excellent foundation for exploring...
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Curated OER

George Washington

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Young scholars explore the life and times of George Washington. They research for information on George Washington. Students use KidPix to create a pictorial and written report on George Washington and present their movie to the class.
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Curated OER

By George, I Think We Have It: Bicentennial quarter reverse

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Voting is one of the major reasons the US adopted public education. Educate your class populace, they will analyze the images on a bicentennial quarter and think about the contributions George Washington made to the United States. They...
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PPT
Curated OER

George Washington: 1732-1799

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Interesting facts about our first president, George Washington, are presented in this 11-slide PowerPoint. Colorful photos correspond with each slide. Tip: After showing this slideshow to your students, have them write a letter to the...
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Curated OER

Comparison of Juan Bautista de Anza and George Washington

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders discover that Anza and Washington lived at the same time but on opposite sides of the American Continent. They identify differences and similarities in their lives. They present the data in an illustrated time line
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Worksheet
Curated OER

President George Walker Bush

For Students 4th - 6th
A short article on President George W. Bush awaits your students. After reading the article, students answer six multiple choice questions about Bush and his presidency. Answers appear at the end.
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Organizer
PB Works

“George Washington’s Socks”: Vocabulary Part 1

For Students 3rd - 6th Standards
Supplement a class reading of George Washington's Socks with this list of vocabulary words. Including a mixture of verbs, nouns, adjectives, and adverbs, this resource asks young readers to record the page number and a synonym for each...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Washington Vocabulary

For Students 3rd - 5th
For 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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Worksheet
Curated OER

Washington Challenge

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

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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Worksheet
PB Works

George Washington’s Socks: Short-Answer Questions Chapters 1-9

For Students 3rd - 6th Standards
Build a literature unit around the book George Washington's Socks with this series of short answer questions. Broken up in two- and three-chapter increments, these reading comprehension questions allow young readers to demonstrate their...
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TCI

By George!

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
What better way to learn about George Washington and other United States presidents than with a fun board game? Learners review the accomplishments of Washington's administration through a collaborative board game, as well as draw...
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George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens

George Washington: Centerpiece of a Nation

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
A neat Presidents Day activity, this lesson plan provides a culminating learning experience for upper elementary aged learners. After analyzing George Washington's, "A Display of the United States of America," your learners will conduct...
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Interactive
Mount Vernon

George Washington's Mount Vernon Virtual Tour

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Take a tour to George Washington's Mount Vernon with the help of an interactive website that explores the property's ins and outs. Each stop offers an informational video, a detailed explanation, or a close-up image of the area in focus.
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Lost Hero: Was John Hanson Actually the First President?

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
The first president of the United States was ... John Hanson? Scholars investigate the notion that the initial leader of the nation was not George Washington. Using research, articles, and open discussion, individuals create a quest for...
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Curated OER

George Washington: First in War, First in Peace, and First in the Hearts of His Countrymen

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. For this George Washington lesson, students research the details of Washington's military successes, his role at the Constitutional Convention, and his...
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Interactive
Curated OER

George Washington

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about the accomplishments of George Washington. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet.

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