George Washington: Father of Our Country

Historical Heroes: Honesty, Leadership, and Courage

5th Grade·Social Studies·US-UT-SS

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Explain how George Washington showed integrity, leadership, and obedience to the law.

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Historical Heroes: Honesty, Leadership, and Courage

5th Grade · Social Studies · US-UT-SS

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Introduce young learners to the concept of historical figures and explore leaders who demonstrated truthfulness, moral courage, and dedication to freedom.

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K.1.2Utah Social Studies Standards · 5th Grade

Use a variety of texts to analyze and retell the stories of a diverse range of key historical figures, including some from United States history, and make inferences about why they are remembered and honored as people who exemplify the traits of honesty, integrity, morality, civility, duty, honor, service, respect, and obedience to law.