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George Washington Carver National Monument
Curriculum Materials
 
Link to Education Packet
A Junior Ranger refers to her museum notes as she conducts her first tour given to her family.

George Washington Carver said, " The thoughtful educator realizes that a very large part of the child's education must be gotten outside of the four walls designated as classroom."

A variety of education materials have been combined in an education packet for teachers and homeschool parents. "Click" education packet to download packet.

Each of the following packets has curriculum to help prepare students for a field trip to George Washington Carver National Monument:

The 19th Century Lifestyles field trip is geared for 4th- 6th grades. "Click" 19th century to download packet.

The Carver I Can field trip is geared for K - 12 grades. "Click" I Can to download packet.

Pioneer Days are held in the Fall for 5th and 6th grades. "Click" on Pioneer Day to download packet.

The Plant Doctor is geared for K through 1st grades. "Click" on Plant Doctor to download packet.

The Carver the Artist field trip is geared for 2nd through 4th grades. "Click" on Carver the Artist to download packet.

Character Education curriculum packets are offered at three grade levels but are useful for grades Kindergarten through 8th grade. Packets include activities dealing with character strengths exemplified by George Washington Carver. "Click" on Character Education Grade 2, Character Education Grade 4, and Character Education Grade 6 to download packets.

Memorial Rock near the Birthsite  

Did You Know?
Visitors strolling along the the Carver Nature Trail observe the area where two cabins once stood. The rock in this picture features a commemorative plaque announcing the establishment of the monument on July 14, 1943 by an Act of Congress.

Last Updated: May 11, 2008 at 22:04 EST