George Washington Carver

Historical Character, Social Studies & Science Assembly Program

Grades: K–6

George Washington Carver comes to your school as part of our Time Traveling Inventors assembly program. Using immersive multimedia segments and live hosting, students meet the brilliant agricultural scientist known for discovering hundreds of practical uses for peanuts and for promoting crop rotation to improve soil health. Through social studies and science, students learn how Carver's work helped farmers and changed American agriculture.

What Students Learn

• How George Washington Carver discovered over 300 uses for peanuts and sweet potatoes
• The science of crop rotation and how it helps keep soil healthy
• Carver's journey from slavery to becoming one of America's greatest scientists
• How agriculture and science work together to solve real-world problems
• The importance of sustainability and caring for the environment
• How determination and education can overcome any obstacle

Perfect For These School Events

• Black History Month celebrations
• STEM/STEAM Week or Science Fair kickoffs
• Social Studies units on American history and civil rights
• Earth Day or environmental science events
• Agriculture and farm-to-table curriculum connections

How It Works at Your School

Our performer leads a live, in-person assembly in your gym or auditorium, supported by multimedia segments that bring George Washington Carver into the program. Students participate through guided questions, quick activities, and real-world connections that make history and agricultural science feel immediate.