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A President's Vision: George Washington ActivityA President's Vision: George Washington Activity
Publisher
Humanities Texas
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Grade
5th - 11th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Year
2009
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A President's Vision: George Washington

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This A President's Vision: George Washington activity also includes:
  • At First Glance Worksheet
  • Image Analysis Worksheet
  • Spanish Translation of Poster Narrative
  • Classroom Activities, Assignments, and Further Resources
  • TEKS Correlation
  • Interactive Poster
  • Graphic & Image
  • Poster
  • Project
  • Informational Text
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Who knew that one poster about George Washington could have so many learning possibilities attached to it? Here you'll find an attractive learning display on the first president of the United States, as well as worksheets and other extension activities to support analyzing the images on the poster and additional research.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

united states presidents, presidency, george washington, washington d.c.

Additional Tags

washington d.c., united states presidents, george washington, social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Before asking questions provided on image analysis worksheet, consider having learners complete a traditional primary source analysis form that is being used in your class in order to maintain a consistent practice
  • Don't miss the suggested activities and assignments included in the resource's additional materials

Pros

  • Excellent image-analysis questions included in materials
  • Online, digital options available for interacting with primary source images on poster
  • Excellent opportunity for primary and secondary source analysis

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.5.1 RI.5.2 RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.2 RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2

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