American
History Curriculum
Topic 16 George Washington and More About
the Colonies
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This history topic is about George Washington and more about the colonies. Scroll down to the schedule below for all of the activities! While studying this topic you will get to:
- Meet George Washington
- Play an interactive activity online
- Make Johnny cakes
- Get a free poster!
and of course much more!
Key:
Red indicates an item that should
be found at many well-stocked libraries
M next to a title indicates there is a corresponding map assignment in
the Map or Globe section of the schedule
T next to a title indicates there is a corresponding Timeline suggestion
in the Timeline section of the schedule.
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here for a daily schedule that corresponds with this topic, although I recommend
you use the materials to fit around your own schedule and preferences.
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16 George Washington and More About the Colonies | |
| Workbook |
American Adventures True Stories From America’s Past 1770-1870: The Good Old Days of Medicine (2) |
| Reading |
George Washington
(T-1) George
Washington’s Breakfast George
Washington and the General's Dog If
You Grew Up with George Washington Optional:
The Sign of the Beaver (T-2) Welcome
to Felicity's world, 1774 Children’s Treasury of Virtues: George Washington and the Cherry Tree |
| History Pockets | History Pockets: Colonial America: Pocket 5 Daily Life |
| Video |
General
George Washington George
Washington's Mother Felicity
- An American Girl Adventure The Sign of the Beaver |
|
Map or Globe (M) | . |
| Timeline (T) | 1.
1732-1799 George Washington 2. 1768 Sign of the Beaver book cover |
| Notebooking (Language arts, history papers, illustrations, etc.) |
George Washington info. and coloring sheet (Crayola.com
requires free registration) George Washington’s Breakfast comprehension questions (Have your child write the answers, or answer orally) |
| Science | . |
| Cooking | Johnny cake recipe |
| Crafts | .Make a three-cornered (tri-corner) hat! (You get 4 free downloads or can sign up for a free 7 day trial) |
| Extras, Alternate Books and Notes | Wee Sing: Yankee Doodle Boy Portrait for Kids Interactive Activity Discover hidden layers in the George Washington painting and learn about more about his portrait! You will need the free flash player program (usually already installed on most computers). Free printable poster of George Washington |
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