George Washington's Rules of Civility

Young scholars 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." Young scholars identify expectations for...

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...

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 learning exercise on George Washington's Farewell Address.

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 examine the character of George Washington. In this George Washington lesson, students read "Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior,"  Washington's First Inaugural Address, and his Farewell Address. Students use the included...

Students explore how people viewed George Washington in the 19th Century.  In this U.S. History lesson plan, students create a timeline of events during the Civil War, including government and court decisions.  Following this activity,...

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. 

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...

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...