1. George Washington’s Mother Links to LOC Resources: George on a horse Mt. Vernon Inaugural Address Author: Jean Fritz George Washington’s Mother Book Summary: About Mary Washington’s life and a brief summary of what she wanted George to do. Setting: Virginia in the 1700’s. Objective: Students will examine the life of Mary Washington. Clair Forsberg

2. What is life like in Fredericksburg, Virginia? Activity: Write in your journals about the things that Mary Washington did at her home in Fredericksburg. House in Fredericksburg

3. What does a mother do in the 1700’s while her child is away? Activity: Imagine you are Mary Washington. Write a letter to George while he is away at Mt. Vernon. Give reasons why you want him to stay put. Mary and George Washington

4. What would it be like to be president? Activity: Look at the picture. Write a speech George Washington would give. Include him thanking his mother for something. George Washington

5. Standard 4-3 NCSS III. People, Places, and Environments Indicator 4-3.6 Compare the daily life and roles of diverse groups of Americans during and after the Revolutionary War, including roles taken by women and African Americans such as Martha Washington, Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley (Molly Pitcher), Abigail Adams, Crispus Attucks, and Peter Salem

6. References House in Fredericksburg George Washington George and Mary