1. George Washington Father of Our Country

2. Why is George Washington important? Why is he called the “Father of Our Country”? ??? ???

3. Evidence A

4. Evidence B

5. Evidence C

6. Evidence D

7. Evidence E

8. 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/

9. 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