Washington: A Life Activities & Classroom Projects

Fun Classroom Activities

The 20 enjoyable, interactive classroom activities that are included will help your students understand the text in amusing ways. Fun Classroom Activities include group projects, games, critical thinking activities, brainstorming sessions, writing poems, drawing or sketching, and more that will allow your students to interact with each other, be creative, and ultimately grasp key concepts from the text by "doing" rather than simply studying.

1. The Stamp Act

Do some research on The Stamp Act and prepare an oral report to share with the class.

2. Martha Dandridge Custis Washington

Read some more about Martha Washington and create a multimedia presentation about her life to share with the class.

3. Mount Vernon Diorama

Do some research on Mount Vernon and create a diorama that accurately represents Washington's home on the Potomac.

4. The Boston Tea Party Re-enactment

Do some research about the Boston Tea Party and organize...
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