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Dropping (and Adding) Names in Washington

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research and create profiles of key figures in the current administration and those people who are speculated to play a role if George W. Bush is re-elected in the 2004 election.
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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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From Peanuts To Peanut Butter

For Teachers 1st
First graders are introduced to the accomplishments of scientist and inventor George Washington Carver. They get to experience a variety of products created from peanuts and make a collage of the way we use peanuts today.
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Washington, D.C.

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Washington, D.C. worksheet, students complete 6 pages of readings and questions about Washington, D.C. Included are general facts, geography, monuments, history, economy and people. There is a short text and 6 multiple choice...
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Writing About Informational Text: Political Parties

For Students 11th - 12th Standards
To demonstrate their ability to craft an analysis of informational text, class members read excerpts from James Madison's "The Federalist No. 10," from George Washington's Farewell Address, and from Thomas Jefferson's First Inaugural...
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Mr. Powell Leaves Washington

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the life and achievements of Colin Powell. After reading an article, they discuss the role of the Secretary of State. In groups, they evaluate his successes in different regions throughout the world. They reflect on the...
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Washington Acrostic Poem

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this acrostic poem instructional activity, students write a poem about the state of Washington. Students use the letters in WASHINGTON to begin each new line of the poem.
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Washington, D.C.: Capital of the United States

For Students 5th - 6th
In this Washington, D.C. worksheet, students fill in a crossword puzzle as they figure out the answers to thirteen facts about the capital of the United States.
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Visual Arts: Portraits

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders examine a portrait of George Washington, and analyze the historical record and likeness in portraits of the period. They create their own portraits from snapshots brought to school.
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Presidential Picture

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Learners create miniature portraits of George Washington using a primary source image, watercolor pencils, colored pencils and white drawing paper. This Art lesson plan can be used as an introductory lesson plan on George Washington in a...
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Our First Families

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students complete a variety of activities in which the Washington Post Newspaper is used to reinforce concepts pertaining to the history of the Washington, D.C. area.
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Johnny Tremain for the 21st Century

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders complete a unit of lessons on the American Revolution based on the novel, 'Johnny Tremain.' They define key vocabulary terms, develop a timeline, write a report on a colonial craft, make a colonial flag, and create a...
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President's Day Wordfind

For Students K - 1st
In this President's Day word search puzzle, students read 6 words in a word bank that pertain to Lincoln and Washington. Students find the words in a word search.
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Printing Practice: "George Washington"

For Students K - 1st
In this printing practice worksheet, students practice tracing and writing "George Washington," then color a picture of the president. Page has links to additional activities.
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Portraits, Pears, and Perfect Landscapes: Investigating Genre in the Visual Arts

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students define genre in the visual arts, particularly in Western painting and explain the differences between subject and genre. The genre of a variety of works of art is identified.
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Social Studies: Thank you Mr. Carver

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students explore the life of George Washington Carver and his inventions. they discover his uses for peanuts and sweet potatoes and how his inventions are still in use today. Students write letters to Carver about his inventions.
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GroWing Up

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students investigate a short biography of George Washington's childhood. They examine the differences between life for students in the eighteenth century and today.
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President Who?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders, through a question and answer game format, learn facts about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
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Monet and Impressionism

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Monet is a great artist to study and impressionism is a wonderful art style to practice. Learners read about Monet then attempt to use impressionist painting techniques. Book and image links are included. 
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We the People Focusing on Details: Compare and Contrast

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
Even the most inspiring documents in American history had to go through a few drafts before they were ready for publication. Reinforce the importance of the writing process, as well as the collaborative nature of democracy, with an...
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Picturing First Families

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students complete a variety of activities as they study Washington, D.C., the Presidency, and George Washington. They take a virtual trip to Washington, D.C., and visit the National Portrait Gallery, the White House, and the Library of...
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How am I like George Washington?

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students view a picture of people working at Pope's Creek Plantation and write about the picture for 15 minutes. They share their writing with the class. They either visit or research George Washington's Monument and compare themselves...
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Crossing the Delaware with Historic, Cultural, and Personal Interpretations

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders discover the importance of information sources by researching the United States History.  In this research gathering lesson, 6th graders examine a historical painting of George Washington and analyze what it means, what the...
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Washington's Birthday

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Washington's Birthday learning exercise, students complete activities such as reading a passage, matching phrases, fill in the blanks, multiple choice, spelling, sequencing, unscrambling sentences, writing questions, take a...

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