Why did the famous scientist, George Washington Carver, plan to teach science for just a few years and then go back to doing what he really loved to do? How did he continue to express his creativity and love of art, even while teaching science for more than 40 years? Objective This is one lesson from the unit plan, George Washington Carver - The Artist. Students will understand that George Washington Carver used many types of media, including fibers, in his artwork. Students will value Carver’s many skills and his capacity to form lasting friendships. Students will learn to weave a bracelet. T Duration: 60 Minutes.