Cut out and color the picture of George Washington provided. Take a photo of yourself with Paper George at a historic site, then email it with your name, the site name and location, date of visit, and whether George Washington actually visited that site or not to dcordray@mountvernon.org with the subject "Traveling with Paper George".
This document describes eight common items from George Washington's time at Mount Vernon that may seem strange today. A) A candlemold was used to make multiple candles at once. B) A scythe was harder to use than a lawnmower for cutting grass. C) A quill pen required a feather, usually from a duck or goose, for writing letters. D) A wool carder looked like a dog brush but was used to prepare wool on a spinning wheel. E) A bed warmer would warm a cold bed in winter. F) A waffle iron held batter over a fire to cook breakfast. G) Working a butter churn with cream would produce butter. H) A skillet was useful for cooking over
George Washington's family was very important to him, as he helped raise his wife Martha's two children after her first husband's death and also took in two of his step-grandchildren after one of their fathers passed away. While George and Martha never had children of their own, they were married for 40 years and considered each other's extended family as their own, demonstrating Washington's commitment to his role as a family patriarch.
The document discusses enjoying trees and nature. It suggests taking time to observe trees, appreciate their beauty and complexity, and feel a sense of calm while experiencing the natural world. Conserving and protecting trees and green spaces allows future generations to enjoy nature's simple gifts.
Mount Vernon was George Washington's plantation home located in Virginia on the Potomac River. The estate consisted of five farms and Washington grew wheat as his main cash crop. He enlarged the property over the years to 8,000 acres. The grounds included an orchard and vegetable garden, as well as a large lawn called a Bowling Green in front of the mansion.
George Washington was a spymaster during the American Revolution. He used secret codes and ciphers to communicate securely with spies operating behind enemy lines. The document provides an example of a code used during the Revolution and challenges the reader to decode a message using the code to reveal the names of three American victories in the war.
Included are two activities for celebrating George Washington in the classroom. Students will read an article from the Massachusetts Gazette and complete a primary source worksheet in Reading the News. Celebrating George Washington will direct students in the planning of a classroom or school-wide celebration of George Washington’s birthday.
Cut out and color the picture of George Washington provided. Take a photo of yourself with Paper George at a historic site, then email it with your name, the site name and location, date of visit, and whether George Washington actually visited that site or not to dcordray@mountvernon.org with the subject "Traveling with Paper George".
This document describes eight common items from George Washington's time at Mount Vernon that may seem strange today. A) A candlemold was used to make multiple candles at once. B) A scythe was harder to use than a lawnmower for cutting grass. C) A quill pen required a feather, usually from a duck or goose, for writing letters. D) A wool carder looked like a dog brush but was used to prepare wool on a spinning wheel. E) A bed warmer would warm a cold bed in winter. F) A waffle iron held batter over a fire to cook breakfast. G) Working a butter churn with cream would produce butter. H) A skillet was useful for cooking over
George Washington's family was very important to him, as he helped raise his wife Martha's two children after her first husband's death and also took in two of his step-grandchildren after one of their fathers passed away. While George and Martha never had children of their own, they were married for 40 years and considered each other's extended family as their own, demonstrating Washington's commitment to his role as a family patriarch.
The document discusses enjoying trees and nature. It suggests taking time to observe trees, appreciate their beauty and complexity, and feel a sense of calm while experiencing the natural world. Conserving and protecting trees and green spaces allows future generations to enjoy nature's simple gifts.
Mount Vernon was George Washington's plantation home located in Virginia on the Potomac River. The estate consisted of five farms and Washington grew wheat as his main cash crop. He enlarged the property over the years to 8,000 acres. The grounds included an orchard and vegetable garden, as well as a large lawn called a Bowling Green in front of the mansion.
George Washington was a spymaster during the American Revolution. He used secret codes and ciphers to communicate securely with spies operating behind enemy lines. The document provides an example of a code used during the Revolution and challenges the reader to decode a message using the code to reveal the names of three American victories in the war.
Included are two activities for celebrating George Washington in the classroom. Students will read an article from the Massachusetts Gazette and complete a primary source worksheet in Reading the News. Celebrating George Washington will direct students in the planning of a classroom or school-wide celebration of George Washington’s birthday.
The American Revolution was a political upheaval that took place between 1765 and 1783 during which the Thirteen American Colonies broke from the British Empire and formed an independent nation, the United States of America. The war began with the Battle of Lexington and Concord in April 1775 and ended with the Treaty of Paris in 1783 in which Britain acknowledged the independence of the United States. The American Revolution established the United States as a sovereign nation and set the course for a new era of democratic ideals of individual liberty and limited government.
George Washington led his battered army across the icy Delaware River in a surprise attack on Hessian soldiers in Trenton, New Jersey on December 26, 1776. After capturing nearly 1,000 Hessian soldiers in under an hour, it was the first victory for the Continental Army. The document discusses the famous painting by Emmanuel Leutze depicting Washington standing in the boat crossing the river, though it was unlikely he would have actually stood that way given the dangerous conditions.
When George Washington became the first President in 1789, there were only 13 original states in the fledgling United States, totaling around 4 million people spread across a smaller land area than today. The document presents a word scramble of the names of the 13 original states and a blank map for the reader to unscramble the state names and draw lines connecting them to their correct locations. Some state boundaries have changed in the centuries since Washington's presidency.
Students will learn about the many roles that Washington engaged in throughout his life and create their own “George Washington’s trunk” of objects that reflect these activities
In 1775, George Washington was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army to lead the fight against the British in the Revolutionary War. Many battles were fought up and down the East Coast over the next eight years, from Quebec in the north to Savannah in the south. In 1781, the British surrendered to Washington at Yorktown, marking an American victory in their war for independence against the most powerful military of the time.
Washington led his troops in a midnight escape from being surrounded by the British in Trenton to Princeton. There, they encountered another British detachment and attacked them in battle. When it looked like the Continental army would lose, Washington rode to the front lines and rallied his wavering forces, turning the tide of battle and routing the British for a major Continental victory.
Major George Washington and his guide Christopher Gist set out from Williamsburg in October 1753 to deliver a warning from Virginia's governor to the French army that had invaded the Allegheny River Valley. On their return trip, their progress was slow so they constructed a log raft to pole across the Allegheny River. Washington fell into the icy waters but they were able to light a fire and survive. They arrived back in Williamsburg on January 16th with the French commander's refusal to withdraw forces.
Students will compare and contrast travel in the 18th century with travel in current times by planning and simulating a trip to Mount Vernon from a chosen location in the colonies.
This lesson is intended to teach upper elementary students about the origins and significance of the Purple Heart military decoration. Students will learn that George Washington established the Purple Heart, originally called the Badge of Military Merit, during the American Revolution. Through research projects and interviews, students will explore the history of the Purple Heart and what receiving this award means to veterans. They will also design their own military medals and criteria. The lesson aims to help students understand the roles and responsibilities of citizens in American democracy.
Students will learn about the 18th-century clothing worn by George and Martha Washington. Included are suggestions to easily recreate 18th-century clothing in the classroom.
This lesson uses political cartoons from Mount Vernon to teach students about major issues during George Washington's presidency, including his title, the Jay Treaty, and the national bank. Students will analyze cartoons focusing on these topics, write captions, and create exhibit labels to develop understanding. The goal is for students to use political cartoons as historical sources and to critically examine different perspectives on events during Washington's administration.
Only two letters from George Washington to Martha Washington are known to exist, as Martha destroyed personal correspondence after his death. From these two surviving documents, historians have long tried to analyze the relationship between the two. In this assignment, students will perform their own analyses by reading the letters and writing an original English sonnet – a poetic form often used to convey themes of love, romance, and relationships – from George Washington to his wife, Martha.
Students examine the Rules of Civility that George Washington hand-copied as a teenager. They then classify and categorize the concerns addressed, discuss what it would be like to live in a world imbued with such guidelines, analyze what expectations govern their own behavior, and generate a list of modern Rules covering the same categories they identified in Washington’s list.
Students will use primary images as a model for creating their own "display" of states and choosing a "centerpiece" that defines our nation today. This lesson can accompany the distance learning broadcast, Primarily George.
This document provides background information on a planned archaeological survey of the Slave Cemetery at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate. The cemetery, which is believed to have been used from 1760 to 1860, is the last known burial ground for Washington's enslaved laborers and freedmen that has not been developed. The survey aims to delineate the cemetery boundaries and identify individual graveshafts in order to better honor and protect the burial site. Previous excavations uncovered 8 possible graveshafts, but only 2 were fully recorded. The survey hopes to reveal more about the lives and death rituals of the enslaved individuals buried there.
This thesis examines the archaeological study of the Slave Cemetery at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate. Through excavation and analysis of the cemetery, the author seeks to better understand the death rituals and traditions practiced by the enslaved community at Mount Vernon. The cemetery is investigated within its historical and regional contexts. Comparable archaeological sites in Virginia, like those at Monticello and the University of Virginia, are also reviewed. The author establishes research goals and questions, and outlines the methodology employed during excavations at the Mount Vernon Slave Cemetery.
The document announces a Regional GIS Symposium for Historical Resources to be held on February 19th, 2015 at Mount Vernon. It provides the schedule of presentations which will discuss topics such as using GIS to protect historic viewsheds, mapping racial segregation in Washington DC, reconstructing an historic road path, developing mobile applications for historic resource surveying, visualizing antebellum Richmond through 3D modeling, and building a historic building information model at Mount Vernon. RSVPs for the event are due by February 13th and should be sent to the listed Co-Chairs.
The document summarizes educational programs available for student groups visiting Mount Vernon. It describes programs that last 45-90 minutes focused on topics like the daily lives of enslaved people, George Washington's farming practices, and his views on slavery. Discounts are available for Title 1 schools. Programs are available from November to June and require advanced registration and a small fee per student.
The American Revolution was a political upheaval that took place between 1765 and 1783 during which the Thirteen American Colonies broke from the British Empire and formed an independent nation, the United States of America. The war began with the Battle of Lexington and Concord in April 1775 and ended with the Treaty of Paris in 1783 in which Britain acknowledged the independence of the United States. The American Revolution established the United States as a sovereign nation and set the course for a new era of democratic ideals of individual liberty and limited government.
George Washington led his battered army across the icy Delaware River in a surprise attack on Hessian soldiers in Trenton, New Jersey on December 26, 1776. After capturing nearly 1,000 Hessian soldiers in under an hour, it was the first victory for the Continental Army. The document discusses the famous painting by Emmanuel Leutze depicting Washington standing in the boat crossing the river, though it was unlikely he would have actually stood that way given the dangerous conditions.
When George Washington became the first President in 1789, there were only 13 original states in the fledgling United States, totaling around 4 million people spread across a smaller land area than today. The document presents a word scramble of the names of the 13 original states and a blank map for the reader to unscramble the state names and draw lines connecting them to their correct locations. Some state boundaries have changed in the centuries since Washington's presidency.
Students will learn about the many roles that Washington engaged in throughout his life and create their own “George Washington’s trunk” of objects that reflect these activities
In 1775, George Washington was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army to lead the fight against the British in the Revolutionary War. Many battles were fought up and down the East Coast over the next eight years, from Quebec in the north to Savannah in the south. In 1781, the British surrendered to Washington at Yorktown, marking an American victory in their war for independence against the most powerful military of the time.
Washington led his troops in a midnight escape from being surrounded by the British in Trenton to Princeton. There, they encountered another British detachment and attacked them in battle. When it looked like the Continental army would lose, Washington rode to the front lines and rallied his wavering forces, turning the tide of battle and routing the British for a major Continental victory.
Major George Washington and his guide Christopher Gist set out from Williamsburg in October 1753 to deliver a warning from Virginia's governor to the French army that had invaded the Allegheny River Valley. On their return trip, their progress was slow so they constructed a log raft to pole across the Allegheny River. Washington fell into the icy waters but they were able to light a fire and survive. They arrived back in Williamsburg on January 16th with the French commander's refusal to withdraw forces.
Students will compare and contrast travel in the 18th century with travel in current times by planning and simulating a trip to Mount Vernon from a chosen location in the colonies.
This lesson is intended to teach upper elementary students about the origins and significance of the Purple Heart military decoration. Students will learn that George Washington established the Purple Heart, originally called the Badge of Military Merit, during the American Revolution. Through research projects and interviews, students will explore the history of the Purple Heart and what receiving this award means to veterans. They will also design their own military medals and criteria. The lesson aims to help students understand the roles and responsibilities of citizens in American democracy.
Students will learn about the 18th-century clothing worn by George and Martha Washington. Included are suggestions to easily recreate 18th-century clothing in the classroom.
This lesson uses political cartoons from Mount Vernon to teach students about major issues during George Washington's presidency, including his title, the Jay Treaty, and the national bank. Students will analyze cartoons focusing on these topics, write captions, and create exhibit labels to develop understanding. The goal is for students to use political cartoons as historical sources and to critically examine different perspectives on events during Washington's administration.
Only two letters from George Washington to Martha Washington are known to exist, as Martha destroyed personal correspondence after his death. From these two surviving documents, historians have long tried to analyze the relationship between the two. In this assignment, students will perform their own analyses by reading the letters and writing an original English sonnet – a poetic form often used to convey themes of love, romance, and relationships – from George Washington to his wife, Martha.
Students examine the Rules of Civility that George Washington hand-copied as a teenager. They then classify and categorize the concerns addressed, discuss what it would be like to live in a world imbued with such guidelines, analyze what expectations govern their own behavior, and generate a list of modern Rules covering the same categories they identified in Washington’s list.
Students will use primary images as a model for creating their own "display" of states and choosing a "centerpiece" that defines our nation today. This lesson can accompany the distance learning broadcast, Primarily George.
This document provides background information on a planned archaeological survey of the Slave Cemetery at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate. The cemetery, which is believed to have been used from 1760 to 1860, is the last known burial ground for Washington's enslaved laborers and freedmen that has not been developed. The survey aims to delineate the cemetery boundaries and identify individual graveshafts in order to better honor and protect the burial site. Previous excavations uncovered 8 possible graveshafts, but only 2 were fully recorded. The survey hopes to reveal more about the lives and death rituals of the enslaved individuals buried there.
This thesis examines the archaeological study of the Slave Cemetery at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate. Through excavation and analysis of the cemetery, the author seeks to better understand the death rituals and traditions practiced by the enslaved community at Mount Vernon. The cemetery is investigated within its historical and regional contexts. Comparable archaeological sites in Virginia, like those at Monticello and the University of Virginia, are also reviewed. The author establishes research goals and questions, and outlines the methodology employed during excavations at the Mount Vernon Slave Cemetery.
The document announces a Regional GIS Symposium for Historical Resources to be held on February 19th, 2015 at Mount Vernon. It provides the schedule of presentations which will discuss topics such as using GIS to protect historic viewsheds, mapping racial segregation in Washington DC, reconstructing an historic road path, developing mobile applications for historic resource surveying, visualizing antebellum Richmond through 3D modeling, and building a historic building information model at Mount Vernon. RSVPs for the event are due by February 13th and should be sent to the listed Co-Chairs.
The document summarizes educational programs available for student groups visiting Mount Vernon. It describes programs that last 45-90 minutes focused on topics like the daily lives of enslaved people, George Washington's farming practices, and his views on slavery. Discounts are available for Title 1 schools. Programs are available from November to June and require advanced registration and a small fee per student.
The document provides policies and procedures, room capacities and rates, menu options, and floor plans for events at a restaurant. It outlines requirements for groups over 15 people such as submitting menu selections a month in advance and final guest counts 5 days before. Room rental fees are provided for different days of the week along with food and beverage minimums. Menu options include passed appetizers, stationary appetizers, entrees, sides and desserts for seated or standing receptions. Beverage service details and additional services are also specified.
Colonial Happy Hour is available Monday through Friday from 4-8pm at the bar and Tavern Room. $3 domestic beers, $5 well drinks and wines by the glass are offered, along with $5 and $6 appetizers like fried calamari, buffalo wings, and spinach artichoke dip. Higher-priced $8 appetizers include sliders, a crab cake, and a BLT. Happy Hour food is available from 5-8pm daily. No discounts apply to Happy Hour items.
This document outlines a $35 dinner for two special at the Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant in Alexandria, Virginia, including an appetizer, entrée, and dessert for each person from select menus. The appetizer choices are a cup of crab soup, scallop wellington, or zucchini pancakes. For entrées, guests can choose between sliced leg of lamb, chicken francaise, or seared rainbow trout. Dessert options are tres leches cake, flourless chocolate cake, or peach amaretto ice cream. The special is available from August 15-24, 2014 for Alexandria Restaurant Week.
The document lists schedule variations and closings for lunch and dinner service at the Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant in July. It notes that lunch reservations are only available Monday through Friday from 11am to 12:30pm, with several dates having limited reservation times or being unavailable due to private events or group reservations. Several dates in July also have no dinner service due to private events. Hours of operation are provided for different date ranges.
Students will use a systematic analytical method to compare past presidents and current or potential future presidents and determine their own research-based ranking system.
This lesson plan explores George Washington's leadership as commander-in-chief during the Revolutionary War through analyzing his relationships with generals like Henry Knox. Students will discuss Washington's leadership characteristics, examine primary documents about key battles like Trenton, and research a general to determine if they displayed leadership. The documents include Henry Knox's orders for the Battle of Trenton, a painting of Washington rallying troops at Monmouth, and a memoir describing Washington's emotional farewell to generals.
This document provides background and instructions for a lesson on selecting George Washington as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. The lesson asks students to identify the key characteristics and skills needed for an army commander, evaluate potential candidates, and decide if Washington was the right choice. It includes readings on generalship qualities and a profile of Washington to help students with their assessment. The overall goal is for students to understand Washington's qualifications and the rationale for his selection during the Revolutionary War period.
Using the weekly news show “Meet the Press” as a model, students will portray George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Barack Obama in a television interview. Students will develop answers to the host’s questions by researching primary documents and current news articles.
Students will examine George Washington's role as a man who fought for and led our country in the belief that "all men are created equal" while also owning slaves.
The intent of this lesson is to familiarize students with the similarities and differences in the views of classical philosophers and George Washington.
Students examine George Washington’s 1799 Slave Census to discover Washington as a meticulous businessman and slave owner and to gain information about the institution of slavery in the 18th century.
This presentation was provided by Rebecca Benner, Ph.D., of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, for the second session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session Two: 'Expanding Pathways to Publishing Careers,' was held June 13, 2024.
Philippine Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) CurriculumMJDuyan
(𝐓𝐋𝐄 𝟏𝟎𝟎) (𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝟏)-𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐬
𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐏𝐏 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬:
- Understand the goals and objectives of the Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) curriculum, recognizing its importance in fostering practical life skills and values among students. Students will also be able to identify the key components and subjects covered, such as agriculture, home economics, industrial arts, and information and communication technology.
𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫:
-Define entrepreneurship, distinguishing it from general business activities by emphasizing its focus on innovation, risk-taking, and value creation. Students will describe the characteristics and traits of successful entrepreneurs, including their roles and responsibilities, and discuss the broader economic and social impacts of entrepreneurial activities on both local and global scales.
Level 3 NCEA - NZ: A Nation In the Making 1872 - 1900 SML.pptHenry Hollis
The History of NZ 1870-1900.
Making of a Nation.
From the NZ Wars to Liberals,
Richard Seddon, George Grey,
Social Laboratory, New Zealand,
Confiscations, Kotahitanga, Kingitanga, Parliament, Suffrage, Repudiation, Economic Change, Agriculture, Gold Mining, Timber, Flax, Sheep, Dairying,
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The recent surge in pro-Palestine student activism has prompted significant responses from universities, ranging from negotiations and divestment commitments to increased transparency about investments in companies supporting the war on Gaza. This activism has led to the cessation of student encampments but also highlighted the substantial sacrifices made by students, including academic disruptions and personal risks. The primary drivers of these protests are poor university administration, lack of transparency, and inadequate communication between officials and students. This study examines the profound emotional, psychological, and professional impacts on students engaged in pro-Palestine protests, focusing on Generation Z's (Gen-Z) activism dynamics. This paper explores the significant sacrifices made by these students and even the professors supporting the pro-Palestine movement, with a focus on recent global movements. Through an in-depth analysis of printed and electronic media, the study examines the impacts of these sacrifices on the academic and personal lives of those involved. The paper highlights examples from various universities, demonstrating student activism's long-term and short-term effects, including disciplinary actions, social backlash, and career implications. The researchers also explore the broader implications of student sacrifices. The findings reveal that these sacrifices are driven by a profound commitment to justice and human rights, and are influenced by the increasing availability of information, peer interactions, and personal convictions. The study also discusses the broader implications of this activism, comparing it to historical precedents and assessing its potential to influence policy and public opinion. The emotional and psychological toll on student activists is significant, but their sense of purpose and community support mitigates some of these challenges. However, the researchers call for acknowledging the broader Impact of these sacrifices on the future global movement of FreePalestine.
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