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If you are teaching the French and Indian War you may be interested in the lessons Forks of the Ohio or Fort Necessity Surrender Document. These lessons come from the teacher's education kit "French and Indian War 1754-1763."

All the lessons from the 3rd grade teacher's guide on the National Road, Traveling the National Road, are available for downloading.

Learn about George Washington through his own words in Becoming George Washington.

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Traveling the National Road – Unit 10: Other Activities and Appendix

In “Traveling the National Road (Other Activities and Appendix)” students will participate in three math activities, one using the toll rates and two using the distances on the mile markers. The appendix has a timeline, bibliography, list of vocabulary and a word search The “Traveling the National Road” teacher’s guide is broken into ten units and is targeted for 3rd grade students. Each unit can be completed independently. This is unit 10 and contains three activities and an appendix.

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Lesson Plans

Grade level:
Second Grade-Fourth Grade

Subjects:
Commerce and Industry, Economics, Transportation, Westward Expansion
The French and Indian War 1754-1763: Unit 1, The Forks of the Ohio

The "Forks of the Ohio" is an activity from unit 1 of the Teacher’s Education Kit “The French and Indian War: 1754-1763.” This is the pre-visit activity for the field trip “Three Cultures in Conflict at Fort Necessity.” The students will learn where the British were located, where the French were location and what territory was disputed.

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Lesson Plans

Grade level:
Fourth Grade-Sixth Grade

Subjects:
French and Indian War, Geography

National/State Standards:
National Standards for History: K-4: Standard 3; Grade 5-12: Era 2. National Geography Standards: 1, 3, 4, 5, 9, 12, 15.
The French and Indian War 1754-1763: Unit 3, Fort Necessity Surrender Document

The “Fort Necessity Surrender Document” is an activity from unit 3 of the Teacher’s Education Kit “The French and Indian War: 1754-1763.” This is the post-visit activity for the field trip “Three Cultures in Conflict at Fort Necessity.” The students will learn about the controversy surrounding the word “assassination” found in the document.

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Lesson Plans

Grade level:
Fourth Grade-Sixth Grade

Subjects:
French and Indian War, Military and Wartime History, U.S. Presidents

National/State Standards:
National Standards for History: K-4: Standard 3, 4; Grade 5-12: Era 2. Common Core State Standards: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.1, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.3, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.
Becoming George Washington: Unit 1: Young George Washington Grade 4 - 6

By studying young George Washington’s writings as a 16-year-old surveyor and writings from his first military trip five years later students will learn about his character and ambitions. The lesson will also help dispel some of the myths and misconceptions about Washington. Students will be introduced to a young man who is strong, brave and ready to make a name for himself.

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Lesson Plans

Grade level:
Fourth Grade-Sixth Grade

Subjects:
Colonial History, French and Indian War, U.S. Presidents

National/State Standards:
National Standards for History: Historical Thinking, Standard 2, 3, 4 and Era 2 Standard 1B.
Becoming George Washington: Unit 2: Young George Washington Grade 7-12

By studying young George Washington’s writings as a 16-year-old surveyor and writings from his first military trip five years later students will learn about his character and ambitions. The lesson will also help dispel some of the myths and misconceptions about Washington. Students will be introduced to a young man who is strong, brave and ready to make a name for himself.

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Lesson Plans

Grade level:
Seventh Grade-Twelfth Grade

Subjects:
Colonial History, French and Indian War, U.S. Presidents

National/State Standards:
National Standards for History: Historical Thinking, Standard 2, 3, 4 and Era 2 Standard 1B.
Becoming George Washington: Unit 3: Becoming a Leader Grade 4-6

Historian Don Higginbotham said, “It would be hard to exaggerate the significance of the French and Indian War in the life and fortunes of George Washington.” Students study George Washington during the Fort Necessity campaign and the Braddock campaign looking at his writings, maps, images and a timeline.

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Lesson Plans

Grade level:
Fourth Grade-Sixth Grade

Subjects:
Colonial History, French and Indian War, U.S. Presidents

National/State Standards:
National Standards for History: Historical Thinking, Standard 2, 3, 4 and Era 2 Standard 1B.
Becoming George Washington: Unit 4: Becoming a Leader Grade 7-12

Historian Don Higginbotham said, “It would be hard to exaggerate the significance of the French and Indian War in the life and fortunes of George Washington.” Students study George Washington during the Fort Necessity campaign and the Braddock campaign looking at his writings, maps, images and a timeline.

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Lesson Plans

Grade level:
Seventh Grade-Twelfth Grade

Subjects:
Colonial History, French and Indian War, U.S. Presidents

National/State Standards:
National Standards for History: Historical Thinking, Standard 2, 3, 4 and Era 2 Standard 1B.
How Children Learned in the Past – Background Information

This packet contains information that teachers and parents can use to familiarize students with their upcoming field trip or reinforce their learning after their visit to Fort Necessity.

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Lesson Plans

Grade level:
Pre-Kindergarten-Kindergarten

Subjects:
American Indian History and Culture, Education, Family Life, French and Indian War

National/State Standards:
National Standards for History: K-4: Standard 1, 2, 3. Curriculum Standards for Social Studies: I, II, V. Common Core State Standards: CCSS.ELA-Literacy SL.K.1.