George Washington is Inaugurated as the First President of the United States

Lesson Overview

This lesson will cover the inauguration of George Washington as the first President of the United States. Students will learn about the significance of this event and its impact on American history.

Learning Outcomes

• Know the significance of George Washington's inauguration as the first President of the United States
• Understand the impact of George Washington's presidency on American history
• Can analyze primary sources related to George Washington's inauguration

Methodology

This lesson will use a combination of lecture, discussion, and primary source analysis to engage students.

Resources/Materials

• Primary source documents related to George Washington's inauguration
• Textbook or online resources on American history
• Whiteboard or projector for lecture and discussion

Activities

• Lecture on the significance of George Washington's inauguration as the first President of the United States
• Discussion on the impact of George Washington's presidency on American history
• Primary source analysis of documents related to George Washington's inauguration
• Assessment of student understanding through a short quiz or written response