George Washington

Created by: Ms. Rutkowski

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Introduction

1. Learn about George Washington’s life

2. Figure out why Washington is on Mount Rushmore

3. Answer some questions about the presentation

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Instructions

• Pay attention when Ms. Rutkowski goes through the presentation

• Answer the questions at the end of the presentation

• Tomorrow, go through the presentation by yourself and answer the questions.

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Objectives• Tell me that George Washington

was the 1st president of the US

• Tell me 2 things about Washington’s life.

• Tell me why Washington was carved onto Mt. Rushmore

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George Washington

• 1st president of the United States

• President 1789-1797

• Represented Virginia

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George Washington

• Born February 22, 1732

• If he were alive, he would be 273 years old

• Celebrate Presidents’ Day

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George’s Education

• George wasn’t the oldest child, so his education was not important.

• He did study at home.• George was a surveyor.

• Surveyor measures land so people know where their property ends.

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Personal Information

• Height: 6 feet, 2 inches• Favorite Food: ice cream, fish• Hobbies: Fishing, riding horses• Had a horse named Nelson

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George Didn’t Always Win

• Fought in French and Indian War

• Not a very good commander at time

• He wanted to learn to be better

• Also lost election to Virginia House of Burgesses

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But he learned to do better

• Worked to be a better man

• Took him 16 years

• Became Commander in Chief of Continental Army

• Then became president

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How George Made It to Rushmore

• “Father of our Country”

• Our independence

• Our constitution

• Our liberty

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Quiz1. George Washington

was the ____ president of the United States?

A. 3rd B. 42nd C. 1st

Answer: C

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Quiz

2. Which president is George Washington?

Answer: President on far left

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Quiz3. List 2 facts about George

Washington’s life?

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Quiz4. Which is NOT a reason why

George Washington was carved into Mount Rushmore?

A. Our independence B. “Father of Our Country” C. He worked really hard D. Our constitution

Answer: C

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Discussion Questions5. George Washington did not

always succeed the first time he tried something.

• Give one example from Washington’s life.

• Give one example from your life.

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Discussion Questions

6. When Washington did not succeed, what did he do?

Answer: Learn to do it better by trying again

•What do you do when you don’t succeed the first time you try something?

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Want More Information?

Visit these Links

President’s Biography• http://www.whitehouse.gov/kids/preside

nts/georgewashington.html

Fireworks on Mount Rushmore• http://www.mtrushmore.net/