Geologists have just discovered there is enough room on Mount Rushmore to carve one more image into this famous rock. Historians have decided to honor a famous American to be part of this famous landmark. You have been assigned the job to select the famous American who's image will be carved on Mount Rushmore.
Which famous American should we honor?
The famous American must have qualities of a good leader. He or she must set a good example for others, be fair in their decisions, improve the lives of others and improve the country. You will research three famous Americans and decide if these persons have the qualities of a good leader as well as doing something extra special to
make him or her a good candidate for his image to be carved on Mount Rushmore.
As you research each of your famous Americans, complete the chart
handed you during library class using the following format:
Yes/no/sometimes + because + evidence
example: Yes, because he was a military leader during World War II
The databases and websites listed below will help you in your search to find which famous American should be honored
to have his image on Mount Rushmore.
Which famous American should we honor?
The famous American must have qualities of a good leader. He or she must set a good example for others, be fair in their decisions, improve the lives of others and improve the country. You will research three famous Americans and decide if these persons have the qualities of a good leader as well as doing something extra special to
make him or her a good candidate for his image to be carved on Mount Rushmore.
As you research each of your famous Americans, complete the chart
handed you during library class using the following format:
Yes/no/sometimes + because + evidence
example: Yes, because he was a military leader during World War II
The databases and websites listed below will help you in your search to find which famous American should be honored
to have his image on Mount Rushmore.
Databases
Websites
Visitors:
What Famous American Should We Add to Mount Rushmore? Blog Page
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After visiting the blog page, vote for which famous American's image you would like to see carved onto Mount Rushmore.