The Life and Times of George Washington

Teach pupils the characteristics that make George Washington such an effective leader, especially in context of his time period. Scholars view artifacts, participate in group work, create lists, compare and contrast, and discuss as a...

It's George versus George in the battle for the American colonies. An interesting activity compares the leadership of George Washington and King George III during the American Revolution. Scholars read text, compare portraits, and...

In this George Washington learning exercise, learners read 12 words in a word bank that pertain to George Washington. Students find the words in a word search puzzle.

In this George Washington worksheet, students read information about George Washington's life and answer comprehension questions,. Students answer fourteen short answer questions.

In this recognizing terms about George Washington activity, students read and use the words in the word bank to fill in the blanks. Students write 10 answers.

In this George Washington crossword, students complete a puzzle, using 10 clues and a word box at the bottom of the page. A reference web site is given for additional activities.

Interesting facts about our first president, George Washington, are presented in this 11-slide PowerPoint. Colorful photos correspond with each slide. Tip: After showing this slideshow to your students, have them write a letter to the...

Take a tour to George Washington's Mount Vernon with the help of an interactive website that explores the property's ins and outs. Each stop offers an informational video, a detailed explanation, or a close-up image of the area in focus.

Students, working in small groups, research seven of the most famous monuments found in Washington, DC. They design brochures based on the information they gather from Internet and print resources. Upon completion, they share the...

This resource highlights George Washington's career (1732-1799). Pictures help to connect the historical events discussed.