Primary texts allow students to examine George Washington's leadership in times of war and during his presidency. Lesson includes list of excerpts of primary texts, including maps, letters, and speeches, group activities, discussion...

Eighth graders will read about George Washington as President then analyze the different images and sculptures and write a short essay.

A thematic unit using primary sources to tell the life and military career of George Washington.

This "President's Day: George Washington" unit will provide many downloads and resources. Teach ESL students about the first president, U.S. Flag, and the American colonies. It provides internet sites for further research.

In this lesson, 5th graders examine letters and entries from George Washington's diaries to understand more about his character and ambitions, and the conflict and cooperation that existed between the French and English colonists and the...

A activity for gaining knowledge and insight into the founders' ideas of civic virtue - civic knowledge, self-restraint, self-assertion, and self-reliance. Includes an examination of an excerpt from a primary source document: George...

This instructional task asks students to identify an American leader from the past and to explain the significance of his contributions. It contains a set of authentic source documents. Students engage with the sources to build their...

Discussion lesson plan that introduces and examines the concept of government by consent of the governed. Includes a reading for class distribution and references to primary source documents.

Who were Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Patrick Henry, and George Mason?

For this lesson, 5th graders examine the lives of six people who were important in early American history. They include Abigail and John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Paine, and George Washington. Readings include...

A lesson plan from the producers of the 16-episode PBS series "Freedom: A History of US" that examines the conditions under which George Washington's troops lived and trained at Valley Forge. It also tells the story of Peter Francisco,...

Check out this informative site that looks at the world of the peanut. This tiny nut had a great influence on our economy. Find out how George Washington Carver changed the economy of the South with his research on the lowly peanut.

Fun lessons and activities on every president from George Washington to Barack Obama.

A lesson from the (9-11-01) PBS, "America Responds," series where young scholars examine the history, importance, and pride associated with the American Flag. This lesson engages students in discussion and a variety of "patriotic"...

One stop site for lessons, units, clipart, worksheets, activities, etc. pertaining to Presidents' Day.

In this Curriculum Unit, students will consider "Before and Beyond the Constitution: What Should a President do?" in 3 Lessons. The unit also includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.

In this activity, students will examine the original and final drafts of the Constitution and evaluate the significance of the selection of the words 'We the People.'