George Washington Father of our country
Who is George Washington? George Washington was our 1 st president.
- George enjoyed an active, outdoor life at Ferry Farm, taking up activities such as hunting, fishing, and riding horses. - At the age of 15, Washington began teaching himself surveying in order to increase his family's income.- ◦Early Years
As a President
President’s Day
What do you want to know about G.W.?
How is compared to other presidents?
Read books about Washington, Lincoln and Obama.
The students will tell a partner why George Washington is called the “Father of Our Country.” What kind of person do you think would make a good president?