Lesson Planet
Search educational resources
  • Sign In Try It Free
  • AI Teacher Tools
    • Discover Resources Search reviewed educational resources by keyword, subject, grade, type, and more
    • Curriculum Manager (My Content) Manage saved and uploaded resources and folders To Access the Curriculum Manager Sign In or Join Now
    • Browse Resource Directory Browse educational resources by subject and topic
    • Curriculum Calendar Explore curriculum resources by date
    • Lesson Planning Articles Timely and inspiring teaching ideas that you can apply in your classroom
    • Our Story
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Testimonials
    • Contact Us
  • Pricing
  • School Access
    • Your school or district can sign up for Lesson Planet — with no cost to teachers
      Learn More
  • Sign In
  • Try It Free

Hi, what do you want to do?

Create a lesson plan
Create a lesson plan
Generate resources with 80+ AI teacher tools
Generate resources with 80+ AI teacher tools
Search 200,000 instructional videos
Search 200,000 instructional videos
Find a teaching resource
Find a teaching resource
Presidents' Day Lesson PlanPresidents' Day Lesson Plan
Publisher
Curated OER
Curator Rating
Educator Rating
Not yet Rated
Lesson Plan

Presidents' Day

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

Students investigate George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and other American Presidents. They complete a Webquest, take a virtual tour of Mount Vernon, answer discussion questions, and evaluate newspaper articles about the current president.

45 Views 59 Downloads
Concepts

presidents' day, Holidays, united states presidents, abraham lincoln, george washington

Additional Tags

abraham lincoln, george washington, president's day wequest, social studies
Show More Show Less

Resource Details

Grade
5th - 10th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
2 more...
Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Research
Technology
WebQuest
Year
2002
Usage Permissions
Fine Print

See similar resources:

Activity

A President's Vision: Abraham Lincoln

Humanities Texas
Invite your learners to take a close look at Abraham Lincoln's presidency through analysis worksheets of several images and primary documents, presented on an educational poster entirely dedicated to this great United States...
5th - 11th Social Studies & History
CCSS: Adaptable
Lesson Plan

George Washington: A National Treasure

Smithsonian Institution
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...
4th - 8th Social Studies & History
CCSS: Adaptable
Lesson Plan

Abraham Lincoln: Man versus Legend

PBS
Abraham Lincoln was one of the greatest presidents ever ... right? Scholars research the accomplishments and struggles of the Lincoln presidency. They uncover facts, materials and information via video clips, primary, and secondary...
6th - 12th English Language Arts
CCSS: Adaptable
Primary

American History: Presidents: George Washington

University of Groningen
Read George Washington's two inaugural speeches and his Annual Messages which give an interesting review of the beginning of the new United States. Included are links to some other writings of Washington and an 1808 biography.
9th - 10th Social Studies & History
Lesson Plan

Abraham Lincoln- An Internet Buddy Activity

Curated OER
Students research the life of Abraham Lincoln. In this Abraham Lincoln instructional activity, students use the Internet to discover facts about his life. Students practice using Internet tools.
K - 5th 21 Century Skills
Handout

American Presidents: George Washington Biography

Other
This resource presents a biographical sketch of America's first president, George Washington, including details of his early life, the American revolutionary War, his presidency, and religion. Provides links to further resources.
9th - 10th Social Studies & History
Lesson Plan

Making a Report to President Washington

Curated OER
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...
7th - 12th Social Studies & History
Lesson Plan

George Washington: General, President, Slave Owner

Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media
Times change; behaviors that were once considered acceptable can be seen in a very different light. Middle schoolers revisit the legacy of George Washington in a three-day lesson plan that uses primary sources to reveal Washington as a...
8th Social Studies & History
Lesson Plan

Lost Hero: Was John Hanson Actually the First President?

National Endowment for the Humanities
The first president of the United States was ... John Hanson? Scholars investigate the notion that the initial leader of the nation was not George Washington. Using research, articles, and open discussion, individuals create a quest for...
6th - 8th Social Studies & History
CCSS: Adaptable
Primary

American Presidency Project: Abraham Lincoln: Inaugural Address, March 4, 1861

American Presidency Project
The complete text of Abraham Lincoln's first inaugural address where he attempts to reach out the states that have seceded and assure them that his first priority is preservation of the Union.
9th - 10th Social Studies & History
Try It Free
© 1999-2026 Learning Explorer, Inc.
Teacher Lesson Plans, Worksheets and Resources

Sign up for the Lesson Planet Monthly Newsletter

Open Educational Resources (OER)

  • Health
  • Language Arts
  • Languages
  • Math
  • Physical Education
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Special Education
  • Visual and Performing Arts
View All Lesson Plans

Discover Resources

  • Our Review Process
  • How it Works
  • How to Search
  • Create a Collection

Manage Curriculum

  • Edit a Collection
  • Assign to Students
  • Manage My Content
Contact Us Site Map Privacy Policy Terms of Use