Ms. Linaman’s 3rd Grade Class
Lesson Plan OutlineBy the end of this unit you will have to make your own concept map
with what you have learned about George Washington.
Facts about George Washington
He was born on February 22, 1732
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In Wakefield, Virginia
He has false (fake) teeth. People believe
they were made of wood, but they were
really made of ivory-the tusk of an
elephant
George Washington’s father died when he
was eleven and he went to live with his
brother.
Military
He did not attend college but went right
into the military
The Continental Congress put him as
Commander in Chief of the army.
Wife
On January 6, 1759
George Washington
married Martha
Custis.
They lived in Mount
Vernon.
She had two kids
(Jackie and Patsy)
and George
Washington became
their step-father.
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First President
George Washington was elected the First
President of the United States at the age
of 57.
John Adams was his Vice President
He is known as “The Father of Our
Country”
He served two terms-a term is four years.
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1789-1797
Chart of Election
First Election
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George Washington received more votes then anyone else.
Presidency
He did not live in the White House. In fact,
he was the only President that never did.
There were 13 states when he became
president
Over his presidency 5 more states were
added.
Crossword
…Lets see what you remember…
George Washington CrosswordCLICK HERE
…Video Clip…
By Ms. Linaman
More Information
If you want to learn more about George
Washington…
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Education World ® - George Washington
Lives!
George Washington -EnchantedLearning.com
George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate
and Gardens