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Scholars learn about the history of Mount Rushmore, the artist behind the vision, and the preservation of the monument in a series of video clips. The interesting resource also explores how Mount Rushmore impacts tourism and the economy of South Dakota.
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Instructional Ideas
- Provide students with background information on the creation of Mount Rushmore
- Guide a group discussion on the purpose of Mount Rushmore
Classroom Considerations
- The resource needs a free C-SPAN Classroom account to access, or use the following login credentials: Username:
students, Password: C-SPANCLASSROOM
Pros
- Video uses an interview with a park ranger to give a firsthand account of Mount Rushmore
- Provides multiple video clips about Mount Rushmore
Cons
- None
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