George Washington

Father of Our Country

Why is George Washington important?

Why is he called the “Father of Our Country”?

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Evidence A

Evidence B

Evidence C

Evidence D

Evidence E

Citations

• East facade of the U.S. Capitol• http://washington.org/topics/national-mall

• One Dollar Bill• http://www.goairforcehomes.info/history_of_the_US_one_dollar_bill.htm

• Mount Rushmore National Memorial• http://www.classbrain.com/artmonument/publish/mount_rushmore_historic_photos.shtmlv

• George Washing’s crossing of the Delaware River• http://www.history.com/photos/george-washington#

• George Washington by Gilbert Stuart• http://www.georgewashington.si.edu/portrait/

Teaching/ Resources

• President’s Day • Compare/ Contrast other presidents (Lincoln)• Mt. Rushmore Paper Sculpture • Hold Mock Election for any events

• Writing Prompts:• I think George Washington is important because... (picture)

• Math • Money: counting, adding

• Books:• Who Was George Washington by Roberta Edwards • The Story of George Washington by Patricia A. Pingry • Duck for President by Doreen Cronin • My Teacher for President by Kay Winters