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General George Washington, Military Leader Lesson PlanGeneral George Washington, Military Leader Lesson Plan
Publisher
Smithsonian Institution
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4th - 6th
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Social Studies & History
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45 mins
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General George Washington, Military Leader

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Teach pupils the characteristics that make George Washington such an effective leader, especially in context of his time period. Scholars view artifacts, participate in group work, create lists, compare and contrast, and discuss as a class for a complete view of a great founding father.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

george washington, military history, the american revolution, the continental congress

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Visit a George Washington exhibit at a museum in your area 
  • Further the class discussion by comparing George Washington to other great American military leaders in the War of Independence

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires some prep work including printing out copies and highlighting important sentences

Pros

  • Teaches learners how to both read and analyze primary sources
  • Appeals to visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning styles
  • Encourages teamwork

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.4.1 RI.4.3 RI.5.1 RI.5.3 RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.2 RH.6-8.3

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