Papers of George Washington

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Subject:

Humanities, Social Sciences

Institution Name:

University of Virginia

Collection:

University of Virginia

Grade Level:

Primary, Secondary

Abstract:

In this section of our site, we have endeavored to provide teachers and students with useful primary and secondary materials to help foster understanding of early America through the life of George Washington. These resources can work on several levels. First, the twelve slides themselves provide a general chronology of the life of George Washington as well as secondary information on the larger historical context. Ideally, this background material reiterates your own class text readings and discussion. From here we hope you'll link to the accompanying primary document and questions. Manuscripts like Washington's school book exercises, an address to the Senate, his will and others give students the chance to examine the life and times of a leading figure in American history firsthand and in greater depth. Finally, throughout the lessons, we've tried to communicate just what it is that "historians" do by referring to the editing process along the way and giving students a chance to try their own hand at a transcription.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Curriculum Standards, Lesson Plans, Readings

Media Format:

Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML

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