Who Was George Washington? Script

Introduction & Hook (5 minutes)

Teacher: "Good morning, everyone! Today we're going on a little trip back in time to learn about a very important person in American history. Has anyone ever heard of a 'president' before? What do you think a president does?"

(Allow students to share their ideas. Affirm their responses, gently guiding towards the idea of a leader.)

Teacher: (Display Who Was George Washington? Slide Deck - Slide 1) "Today, we're going to learn about someone who was not just a leader, but the first leader of our country! His name was George Washington."

Learning About George Washington (10 minutes)

Teacher: (Display Who Was George Washington? Slide Deck - Slide 2) "This is George Washington! He was a very brave man who helped America become the country it is today. He had a very special job: he was our first President! Can you all say that with me? First President!"

Teacher: (Display Who Was George Washington? Slide Deck - Slide 3) "So, what exactly is a president? A president is like the head coach or the principal of a whole country. They make important decisions and help guide everyone. George Washington was chosen to lead our country when it was brand new, right after it became independent. That was a really big and important job!"

Teacher: "What do you think it would be like to be the very first president? What kind of things do you think he had to do?"

(Encourage students to think about the challenges and responsibilities of a new leader.)

Teacher: (Display Who Was George Washington? Slide Deck - Slide 4) "Here are a few fun facts about George. He lived a very long time ago, even before your grandparents or great-grandparents were born! Before he was president, he was a brave general who led soldiers in a big war to help America become free. His beautiful home was called Mount Vernon. Does anyone know where Mount Vernon is? (It's in Virginia!)"

Teacher: "Can anyone tell me one interesting thing they remember about George Washington?"

(Listen to student responses, reinforcing correct information.)

Activity: Fun Facts Worksheet (10 minutes)

Teacher: "Now that we've learned a little about George Washington, we're going to do a fun activity. I'm going to give you a worksheet called the George Washington Fun Facts Worksheet. We'll work on it together to remember what we just learned!"

(Distribute the worksheets. Guide students through each question, referring back to the slides or discussion as needed.)

Teacher: "Take your time, think about what we discussed, and do your best!"

Wrap-Up & Review (5 minutes)

Teacher: (Display Who Was George Washington? Slide Deck - Slide 5) "Alright, everyone, let's go over our worksheets together!" (Review answers as a group, using the George Washington Answer Key if helpful.)

Teacher: "Fantastic job! So, to quickly review, who was George Washington?" (Pause for response: The first President!) "And what is one important thing you remember about him?"

(Allow a few students to share their takeaways.)

Teacher: "You all did a wonderful job learning about our first president, George Washington! Give yourselves a pat on the back!"

George Washington Fun Facts Worksheet

Name: _____________________________

Get to know our first President!

1. Who was George Washington? (Circle one)
   a. A brave explorer
   b. The first President of the United States
   c. A famous painter

2. What was special about George Washington's job as President?
   
   
   
   
   
   

3. Before he was President, what did George Washington lead?
   a. A school
   b. A team of builders
   c. Soldiers in a war

4. What was the name of George Washington's home?
   
   
   
   

5. Draw a picture of something you remember about George Washington! (You can draw his home, him as a leader, or anything else!)

George Washington Fun Facts Answer Key

Get to know our first President!

1. Who was George Washington? (Circle one)
   a. A brave explorer
   b. The first President of the United States
   c. A famous painter

   Thought Process: The lesson emphasized George Washington as the first President. This question directly assesses recall of his primary role.

2. What was special about George Washington's job as President?
   Answer: He was the very first President, leading the country when it was brand new.

   Thought Process: This open-response question checks for comprehension of his unique historical position.

3. Before he was President, what did George Washington lead?
   a. A school
   b. A team of builders
   c. Soldiers in a war

   Thought Process: The slides and script mentioned his role as a general leading soldiers. This checks for recall of a key biographical detail.

4. What was the name of George Washington's home?
   Answer: Mount Vernon

   Thought Process: This is a direct recall question from the "Fun Facts" slide/script.

5. Draw a picture of something you remember about George Washington! (You can draw his home, him as a leader, or anything else!)
   Answer: (Student's drawing) - Examples could include a person in historical clothing, a house, or a flag.

   Thought Process: This question allows for creative expression and visual recall of information learned, accepting any relevant drawing.