Lesson Plans
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Mount Vernon is dedicated to teaching people around the world about the life and legacies of George Washington. Our educational resources are designed to support further exploration into Washington’s world both in and out of the classroom.
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Bring Mount Vernon experts and resources directly to your students! Enhance your classroom teaching with engaging distance learning programs designed to deepen students' understanding of George Washington, Mount Vernon, and life in the 18th century, while enhancing their critical thinking skills.
Mount Vernon has a wide range of videos, spanning from 20+ minute full length features to short reenactments and Ask Mount Vernon questions.
Need help with a school project or National History Day entry on George Washington? Look no further than our Student Resources page!
Our ever-expanding Digital Encyclopedia of George Washington is the place to learn more about George Washington and the wide range of subjects related to his world and the colonial era.
Explore seven different methodologies using Mount Vernon's resources that engage student learning and integrate primary sources in the classroom.