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The Life and Times of George Washington Lesson PlanThe Life and Times of George Washington Lesson Plan
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The Life and Times of George Washington

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Fourth graders take a tour of the home of George Washington, Mount Vernon. They are to keep a list of objects they see on the plantation. They are to write an essay about their tour.

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george washington, mount vernon, social studies
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Grade
4th
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Social Studies & History
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