Alex Finch
February 13, 2007
History of President’s Day
Originally known as George
Washington’s birthday in 1796.
Every year President’s day is celebrated
on the third Monday in February, in
which we celebrate all past Presidents.
The two President’s that are given the
most recognition on this day are
George Washington and Abraham
Lincoln.
George Washington
Born on February 22, 1732 and died on December 14, 1799
Commander in Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution
Served as our nations first President from 1789-1797
Abraham Lincoln
Born February 12, 1809
First President to be assassinated in 1865
Issued the Emancipation Proclamation that led to the freeing of the slaves
in the Confederacy
Assignment
Use the Internet to read summaries on Abraham Lincoln and George
Washington. After reading both summaries adopt either summary to
complete the “scavenger hunt” activity. This activity will include questions
about the President that you have chosen.
http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/activity/presidentsday
/index.html will be a beneficial site in your research.
Picture of “Celebrate President’s Day”
http://www.fireworks.com/holidays/Presidents-
day.asp
Picture of flags
http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~maggieoh/Pd/
prindex.html
History of President’s Day
http://www.patriotism.org/presidents_day/
Information on George Washington and Abraham Lincoln
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/
ICE/S Lesson Idea for Presentation Exercise
Your Alex Finch
Name(s):
Subject Area: Social Studies
Grade Level: 2-3 Grade
Lesson Title/ President’s Day Scavenger Hunt
Web Address http://www.eduref.org/cgi-
bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Social_Studies/US_History/USH0214.ht
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Curriculum- Social Studies
Nevada State 6.2.13
Standard: Tell why Presidents Day is celebrated.
Objectives: Students will further understand the importance and the significance of
Presidents Day.
Instruction- Ask the students if they know anything about Presidents Day and the
Procedures: reasons for celebrating it. I will then begin the PowerPoint presentation
which will include an explanation of the activity (President’s Day Scavenger
Hunt) after which; the students will begin the assigned work.
Assessment- I will collect the scavenger hunt questionnaire which was used to find the
How will you answers about each President they selected and see the progress they
check student made in order to evaluate them.
learning: