Celebrate Washington's Birthday in Your Classroom
Bring your knowledge of George Washington to a live celebration of one of our country's greatest leaders.
In this interactive program, students will explore about George Washington's life, examine the connections between his birthday and President's Day, and reflect on how Washington's legacy still impacts our lives today.
Program Overview
All grades are welcome, but documents shared in the session are most appropriate for middle school ages.
- This program is FREE
- Registrations are unlimited.
- This program will be hosted through the video platform Zoom. Links will be sent by email upon registration, with a program reminder approximately one day before the event.
- Teachers may sign up as a class and view the program together or provide the links to their students to log-in individually.
- All teachers and students will need internet access.
Program Highlights
- Live presentation with personalized discussion
- Access to chat for engaging conversations and questions
- Source analysis activities
- Reflections on how we still see Washington's impact in our lives today
Program Outcomes
- Learn about George Washington and the 18th century.
- Improve critical thinking skills by analyzing primary sources, asking questions, and drawing conclusions.
- Have a fun, engaging, and memorable experience by visually connecting with Mount Vernon and their classmates.