Meet George Washington
George Washington accomplished many things in his life. He was the General who lead the Continental Army,
during the American Revolutionary War. Also, he was the very first elected President of the Unites States. In
elementary grades, your child will explore the life of George Washington and discuss events
that directly related to him.
NEW Georgia Performance Standards (GPS)
Kindergarten: * Identify the purpose of national holidays and describe the people or events celebrated. (9 holidays including
Presidents’ Day)
* Identify important American symbols and explain their meaning. (8 symbols including the Washington Monument)
1st Grade: * Read about and describe the life of historical figures. (8 people including Benjamin Franklin & Thomas Jefferson)
2nd Grade: * Identify the roles of elected officials. (President, Governor, and Mayor)
3rd Grade: * Discuss the lives of Americans who expanded people’s rights and freedoms in a democracy. (9 people including
Paul Revere)
* Explain the responsibilities of the 3 branches of government. (Executive, Legislative, and Judicial)
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4 Grade: * Explain factors that shaped British Colonial America.
* Explain the causes, events, and results of the American Revolution.
* Analyze the challenges faced by the new nation.
* Analyze the Declaration of Independence, the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution and the federal system of
government in the U.S.
5th Grade: * Explain the protection of citizens’ rights under the U.S. Constitution.
* Explain the process by which amendments to the U.S. Constitution are made.
* Explain how amendments to the U.S. Constitution have maintained a representative democracy.
Web Resources
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Peach e~Books- electronic books (e~books) about George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Independence Day
http://www.peachebooks.com
Mount Vernon (the Home of George Washington) http://www.mountvernon.org/
Games & Activities about George Washington
http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/presidents-day/george-washington/index.html
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George Washington Family Resource http://www.georgewashington.si.edu/kids/familyguide.html
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The Washington Monument http://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/wash/dc72.htm
“Educating Children By Empowering Parents”
http://www.peachebooks.com
Peach e~Questions
Use the following Peach e~books at www.peachebooks.com to answer the questions below:
1. In “The George Washington Timeline”, what was George doing just
before he married Martha Custis in 1759?
2. In “Freedom for American: A Story of Independence”, when did the
United States of America officially become independent from Great
Britain?
a.
July 4, 1775
b.
in 1784
c.
July 4, 1776
Answer for #2: The United States of America officially became an independent nation in 1784.
Answer for #1: George was a British soldier fighting against the French army, during the French and Indian War.