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US National Archives

Nara: Prologue Magazine: The Surprising George Washington

For Students 9th - 10th
This lengthy article from the Prologue Magazine discusses the general state of food production in World War II. In particular the article focuses on thw Women's Land Army, women recruited from both farm and city to grow and harvest the...
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Read Works

Read Works: Famous African Americans George Washington Carver

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage contains biographical information about the famous African American researcher, inventor, and educator, George Washington Carver. and This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that...
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National Inventors Hall of Fame

National Inventors Hall of Fame: George Washington Carver

For Students 9th - 10th
This National Inventors Hall of Fame site provides a brief biography of the agricultural chemist, George Washington Carver.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: George Washington Charles Wilson Peale

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides Peale's rendition of the famous American leader, George Washington.
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Other

George Washington University: Anxiety

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you anxious? This site from the George Washington University briefly describes anxiety and offers a few techniques for reducing the feeling of anxiety in the classroom.
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War of 1812 in Croom: Road to Washington, British Army Style

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an account of a series of skirmishes that took place on the Patuxent River off Chesapeake Bay just prior to the Battle of Bladensburg and the invasion of Washington. Links to significant names and places.
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Library of Virginia

Virginia Memory: Constitution Day Activities: Elementary

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Who were Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Patrick Henry, and George Mason?
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Mount Vernon and the Dilemma of a Revolutionary Slave Holder

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about George Washington's dependence on slaves to increase his wealth, and his private views on slavery. What were the possibilites had he expressed these views in public?
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Digital History

Digital History: Conclusion

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief account of the death of George Washington and a review of the great strides the country made in the decade beginning when he became president.
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Read Works

Read Works: Presidents' Day Is Here!

For Teachers 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and how they are celebrated each year on President's Day. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading...
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Fort Necessity National Battlefield

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains pictures of the Fort Necessity battlefield. It also includes a description of the battle between Washington and the French that started the French and Indian War.
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Curated OER

A View on Cities: Washington: The George Mason Memorial

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

Loc: George Washington Resigns

For Students 3rd - 8th
Briefly summarizes George Washington's resignation from his Commander in Chief position. Features a photo of Mount Vernon, and a painting of Washington's meeting with Congress at the Maryland State House.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: George Washington

For Students 5th - 8th
A brief overview of George Washington and his importance to the success of the new nation, the United States.
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My Hero Project

My Hero: George Washington

For Students 3rd - 8th
The first president of the United States, George Washington, is a hero to many. Use this site to learn about his heroic actions during the French and Indian War and during the American Revolution. This article includes images and related...
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: George Washington

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart provides information on George Washington.

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