In this lesson, students will follow the path of George Washington Carver as he pursued educational opportunities that were denied to him in the Missouri community where he was born. Students will gain an understanding of the challenges he faced due to pervasive racism and discrimination as he left the present location of George Washington Carver National Monument to pursue better opportunities in life. Students can find inspiration for their own goals through Carver's perseverance and success.
Recommended level: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
1. George Washington Carver's Early Life and the Barriers He Faced
2. Leaving Home: Carver's Pursuit of Better Opportunities
3. Inspiration and Legacy: Learning from Carver's Success