George Washington's Rules of Civility

Young historians read and analyze a handful of George Washington's Rules of Civility. They attempt to explain what each means in "plain English" before responding to the actual comprehension of the rules. 

Accompany a reading of George vs. George: The American Revolution As Seen from Both Sides by Rosalyn Schanzer with a collection of short-answer questions and vocabulary terms predefined for your convenience. 

Who was George Washington? What were the events and principles that formed his character and made him the man he was? To gain insight into this amazing individual, pupils examine multiple primary source materials, from his childhood...

Analyze the significance of George Washington's letter to his cabinet in which he sets forth a tradition of neutrality in wartime for the United States.

Invite your young historians to consider how the first president of the United States envisioned the future of the new nation with this primary source analysis instructional activity on George Washington's Farewell Address.

What better way to learn about George Washington and other United States presidents than with a fun board game? Learners review the accomplishments of Washington's administration through a collaborative board game, as well as draw...

Students explore the social policies of early America. In this etiquette lesson, students read George Washington's "110 Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation." Students identify expectations for their own...

Students examine George Washington's Rules of Civility. In this George Washington lesson, students investigate how rules influence people, and the roles of citizens in America. Students will discuss and reword rules and work in groups to...

Fifth graders examine a code of conduct. In this character education lesson, 5th graders read "Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation," and discuss the content without knowing the author is George Washington....

Students gain an understanding of some of the challenges the U.S. faced at its birth. They are asked to compose a report on the state of the nation in 1790 (addressed to President George Washington), which includes a narrative, maps and...