Who was George Washington Carver? How did his past and his passions affect his work in agriculture? Objective This lesson provides foundational information useful for the remaining lessons in this unit. Students will be able to discuss Carver’s personal and professional history, and identify the forces driving his work. Background This is lesson one of five in the George Washington Carver - An Original Conservationist unit. Today’s focus is to gather a basic understanding of who George Washington Carver was, where he came from, how he got his education, what purpose he saw for his life, and th Duration: 90 Minutes.