George Washington Carver overcame many obstacles that could have stopped him from becoming a successful, happy man. Read the vocabulary words below and explain how George overcome each of these obstacles.
| Racism | the belief that people of one race are superior to people of other races |
| Segregation | separation of people based upon differences |
| Prejudice | predetermined judgement about someone |
| Illness | George had whooping cough and the croup as a child |
| Becoming Orphaned | George lost both his parents when he was little |
Art....
George loved to paint and discovered new ways to make colors from soil and different plants. Draw a picture of your favorite place at the park.
Carver Discoveries....
George called his laboratory “God’s little workshop.” Each time George worked in his lab he enjoyed finding new uses for plants. He came up with over 300 different products from the peanut plant. See if you can find out what George is teaching by solving the peanut code below.