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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/