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Mount Rushmore: Historic Monuments Series

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Look Inside · 10 pages · answer key included

Mount Rushmore unit cover, front and back: the carved presidents' faces, a Borglum quote and the author's bio
Front and back cover of the 34-page book
Title page naming author Julia Hargrove and illustrator Gary Mohrman above a photo of the four carved faces
Title page of the teacher guide
Table of contents: Mount Rushmore reading, the lives of Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Roosevelt, answer key
Contents listing every section and page
Author's letter to teachers and parents on the four presidents, suggesting a 'North by Northwest' clip to start
Introductory letter from the author
Mount Rushmore history reading: Doane Robinson's idea, Gutzon Borglum's work and the 14 years of carving
Opening reading passage of the unit
Mount Rushmore questions: Borglum's three problems, the 5-to-60-foot model ratio and a president to add after 1930
Four questions on the Mount Rushmore reading
George Washington biography, part 1: birth in 1731, surveying, the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War
Part 1 of the Washington biography
Washington biography, part 2: Constitution, presidency and death in 1799, plus a mind map to extend on paper
Part 2 of the Washington biography, with mind map
Washington's presidency themes: federalism, the Whiskey Rebellion, Federalist vs. Democratic-Republican beliefs
Theme reading on federalism and political parties

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Mount Rushmore: Historic Monuments Series

A critical teaching resource, explicitly tailored for Grade 4 to Grade 8 students. This comprehensive guide encompasses significant moments in American history and honors the indomitable spirit of democracy. The focus is primarily on one of its most recognizable landmarks - Mount Rushmore.

The material is conveniently arranged into a single PDF file consisting of 34 pages, just awaiting application in your classes. It thoroughly inspects aspects related to Mount Rushmore:

  • The original thought process by Doane Robinson as a homage to Western heroes,
  • Gutzon Borglum's courageous vision that breathed life into it.
  • Fascinating narrations interwoven through this resource are sure to pique the interest and engagement of young learners with their mix of history, politics, personalities, and resilience.

Social Studies Curriculum: History - USA

This unique teaching aid streamlines the comprehension and appreciation for Mount Rushmore's role in American culture and historical narrative- all excellently represented within the world's greatest figures chiseled on a mountain face.

Ideal for various settings like whole classroom groups or smaller teams; flexibility remains at its core enabling adaptation based on different teaching methodologies or students' learning preferences. Besides classwork, portions could also be delegated as homework assignments empowering students with independent acquisition at their rhythm.

"Mount Rushmore: Historic Monuments Series"

This series transcends beyond an ordinary lesson plan; it fuels educators like you with inspiration to influence pupils not just about magnificent structures but also regarding timeless values symbolized by four eminent American Presidents ingrained on Mount Rushmourne. Utilize this rich resource to ignite your students' fascination about America's iconic monuments and cultivate their affection towards lifelong learning.

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1 PDF with 34 ready to print pages

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