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George Washington Carver National MonumentGeorge Washington Carver's artwork, courtesy of George Washington Carver National Monument
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George Washington Carver National Monument
For Teachers
 

"Fourth Grade Students and Teachers: Check out the Art & Essay Contest!"  



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Curriculum-Based Field Trip Options

  • Carver’s “I Can” Education Program (grades K-12)
  • G.W. Carver—The Plant Doctor (grades K-1)
  • 19th Century Lifestyles (grades 4-6)
  • Off-site programs are also available

for more information follow curriculum materials link

 

Materials for Loan

  • Traveling Trunks available for monthly loan
  • Free Video Loan Library

       For more information follow  link

 

 

Junior Rangers

Adopt-A-School Outreach

  • McKinley Elementary in Joplin, MO
  • Diamond R-IV public schools in Diamond, MO
  • Educational programs
  • Speakers Promotion of special observances

 

More information on special events
Carver as a child  

Did You Know?
George Washington Carver was born into slavery during the Civil War. While still enslaved, outlaws stole George and his mother Mary from Moses Carver. A Union scout found George and returned him to the Carvers.

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Last Updated: April 20, 2008 at 06:11 EST