George Washington Created by: Ms. Rutkowski

March 30, 2005George Washington2 Introduction 1.Learn about George Washington’s life 2.Figure out why Washington is on Mount Rushmore 3.Answer some questions about the presentation

March 30, 2005George Washington3 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.

March 30, 2005George Washington4 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

March 30, 2005George Washington5 1 st president of the United States President Represented Virginia

March 30, 2005George Washington6 Born February 22, 1732 If he were alive, he would be 273 years old Celebrate Presidents’ Day

March 30, 2005George Washington7 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.

March 30, 2005George Washington8 Personal Information Height: 6 feet, 2 inches Favorite Food: ice cream, fish Hobbies: Fishing, riding horses Had a horse named Nelson

March 30, 2005George Washington9 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

March 30, 2005George Washington10 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

March 30, 2005George Washington11 How George Made It to Rushmore “Father of our Country” Our independence Our constitution Our liberty

March 30, 2005George Washington12 Quiz 1.George Washington was the ____ president of the United States? A. 3 rd B. 42 nd C. 1 st Answer: C

March 30, 2005George Washington13 Quiz 2.Which president is George Washington? Answer: President on far left

March 30, 2005George Washington14 Quiz 3.List 2 facts about George Washington’s life?

March 30, 2005George Washington15 Quiz 4.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

March 30, 2005George Washington16 Discussion Questions 5.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.

March 30, 2005George Washington17 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?

March 30, 2005George Washington18 Want More Information? Visit these Links President’s Biography s/georgewashington.htmlhttp:// s/georgewashington.html Fireworks on Mount Rushmore