Geologists have just discovered there is enough room on Mount Rushmore to carve the image of one more President. You have been assigned the job to select the next president who's image will be carved on Mount Rushmore.
Which President should we honor?
The President of the United States 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 United States Presidents and decide if these presidents have the qualities of a good leader as well as doing something extra special to make him a good canidate for his image to be carved on Mount Rushmore.
As you research each of your Presidents, complete the chart below 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 President should be honored
to have his image on Mount Rushmore.
Which President should we honor?
The President of the United States 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 United States Presidents and decide if these presidents have the qualities of a good leader as well as doing something extra special to make him a good canidate for his image to be carved on Mount Rushmore.
As you research each of your Presidents, complete the chart below 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 President should be honored
to have his image on Mount Rushmore.
Databases
Websites
What President Should We Add to Mount Rushmore? Blog Page
Click the link below to follow the opinion pieces of our 2nd grade students and post your comments to help us decide which president's image should be carved onto Mount Rushmore.
After visiting the blog page, vote for which president's image you would like to see carved onto Mount Rushmore.