Social Studies: Famous Americans Washington and Lincoln
Learning about two important U.S. presidents
Social Studies: Famous Americans Washington and Lincoln
Learning about two important U.S. presidents
Social Studies - Grade K-1
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George Washington was the first president of the United States. Write the word first to tell what kind of president he was.
The word first tells who came before all the others.
George Washington was the first president of the United States. - 2
Abraham Lincoln was a president of the United States. Write his last name: Lincoln.
His last name was Lincoln. - 3
Circle the picture that shows George Washington.
George Washington often has white hair in pictures.
The correct picture is George Washington. - 4
Circle the picture that shows Abraham Lincoln.
Abraham Lincoln often has a beard and a tall black hat in pictures.
The correct picture is Abraham Lincoln. - 5
George Washington helped lead the country when it was new. Draw a star next to his name: George Washington.
A star should be drawn next to the name George Washington. - 6
Abraham Lincoln helped keep the United States together. Draw a heart next to his name: Abraham Lincoln.
Lincoln worked to help the country stay one nation.
A heart should be drawn next to the name Abraham Lincoln. - 7
Write W if the fact is about Washington. Write L if the fact is about Lincoln: He was the first president.
The answer is W because George Washington was the first president. - 8
Write W if the fact is about Washington. Write L if the fact is about Lincoln: He wore a tall black hat in many pictures.
Look for the president with a beard and tall hat.
The answer is L because Abraham Lincoln is often shown wearing a tall black hat. - 9
Draw a line from George Washington to the words first president.
George Washington should be matched with the words first president. - 10
Draw a line from Abraham Lincoln to the words tall hat.
Abraham Lincoln should be matched with the words tall hat. - 11
Both George Washington and Abraham Lincoln were presidents. Write yes if this sentence is true.
A president is a leader of the United States.
Yes, both George Washington and Abraham Lincoln were presidents. - 12
Which famous American came first in history, George Washington or Abraham Lincoln? Write George Washington.
Washington was the first president.
George Washington came first in history. - 13
Finish the sentence: George Washington was a leader. Abraham Lincoln was a leader. They were both _____.
They were both leaders. - 14
Look at the coins. George Washington is on the quarter, and Abraham Lincoln is on the penny. Write W for the quarter and L for the penny.
A quarter is larger than a penny.
The quarter should be marked W for Washington, and the penny should be marked L for Lincoln. - 15
Draw one thing that helps you remember Abraham Lincoln, such as a tall hat or a beard.
A correct drawing could show a tall hat, a beard, or another familiar symbol of Abraham Lincoln.