Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will learn about George Washington through art, math, and science activities.

Materials and Prep

Materials needed: pencil, paper, ruler, coloring supplies, a computer or books for research.

Prep: Familiarize yourself with some basic facts about George Washington.

Activities

• Art Activity - Create a Portrait: Draw a portrait of George Washington using a pencil and paper. Add color and details to bring your drawing to life.
• Math Activity - Cherry Tree Math: Research how many cherries a cherry tree can produce. Practice multiplication by calculating the total number of cherries on 5 cherry trees.
• Science Activity - Growing Cherry Trees: Learn about the life cycle of a cherry tree. Plant cherry seeds in a pot and observe their growth over time.

Talking Points

• George Washington was the first president of the United States: "George Washington was a great leader who helped create the United States."
• He is known for his honesty: "George Washington said, 'I cannot tell a lie. I cut down the cherry tree.'" (Note: This story is a legend, not a historical fact.)
• George Washington's portrait is on the one-dollar bill: "You can see a picture of George Washington on the one-dollar bill."
• Cherry trees were special to George Washington: "George Washington loved cherry trees and had many on his plantation."
• Cherry trees need sunlight and water to grow: "Just like us, cherry trees need sunlight and water to grow big and healthy."