Mount Rushmore
CBS News Mount Rushmore Video
Do you know who is on Mt. Rushmore and why were they chosen?
George Washington - 1st President -represented the birth of the United States.
Thomas Jefferson - 3rd President - represented the growth of the United States.
Abraham Lincoln- 16th President - represented the preservation of the United States, despite the horror of the Civil War.
Theodore Roosevelt represented the development of the nation.
What famous American should we add to Mt. Rushmore?
We will be choosing from these six American leaders.
Benjamin Franklin
Neil Armstrong
Roberto Clemente
Ruby Bridges
Susan B. Anthony
Squanto
When researching you will be looking for facts. We are looking at criteria for a good leader.
Did s/he set a good example for others?
Was s/he well liked?
Did s/he Improve the lives of others?
Was s/he fair?
Did s/he make our country better?
Online Resources:
PebbleGo.com - login information and password posted in LMC
World Book Online Kids - login information and password posted in LMC
http://www.jeanpatrick.com/mount_rushmore_FAQS.htm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1Y1Nb6ngQk&feature=related
Exit Slip: I am going to vote for …… because…..
Miss Pustai and Miss Philo's class Vote: New Face on Mount Rushmore
Mrs. Kownick's class vote: New Face on Mount Rushmore
Mrs. Aprati and Mrs. Malinowski's class vote: New Face on Mount Rushmore