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George Washington: A National Treasure

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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 analysis.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Classroom Considerations
  • For the portrait analysis lesson, locate the image of George Washington done by Gilbert Stuart and then project the image onto a screen using a PowerPoint slide or other word processing application
Pros
  • Topics covered in worksheet include direct quotations made by Washington, the president's first and second inaugural addresses, characteristics of a good president, and Washington's early career as a land surveyor
Cons
  • None