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What better way to learn about George Washington and other United States presidents than with a fun board game? Learners review the accomplishments of Washington's administration through a collaborative board game, as well as draw caricatures with details about his presidency.
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Instructional Ideas
- If your learners haven't practiced drawing simple illustrations before, use this as an opportunity to develop this great skill that you can use for future language development and creative assignments
- Use this activity to celebrate Presidents' Day with your class!
Classroom Considerations
- This activity will require a fair amount of preparation time for the instructor in order to assemble all the game pieces and set up the classroom accordingly
- This is not an in-depth study of Washington's presidency, but rather brief highlights that may require further research
Pros
- All activity materials included
- Engaging, hands-on experience
- Great anticipatory set and reflective assignment
Cons
- None