Ms. Towne’s 6th Grade Class

Lesson Plan Outline-By 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 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.

http://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/jacob_wismer/leahy/revolution/martha_washington.jpg

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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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.

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More Information

If you want to learn more about George Washington… Education World ® - George Washington Lives

! George Washington -EnchantedLearning.com

George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens