THE HOGGATTEER REVOLUTION
  • Homeroom
  • Orientation
    • Class Handbook
    • Families: The Wind Beneath Our Wings
    • Meet the Teacher
    • Place in the World
    • Teachers: File Cabinet
  • Positivity
    • Earn Your Wings
    • G.R.O.S.S.
    • Insightful Poetry
    • Inspirational Prose
    • Meaningful Quotes
    • Positive Behavior Conversations
  • Exploration
    • Celebrate Good Times (Come On)
    • Cerebral Cinema >
      • Hoggatt-Made Videos
      • Mood Music
      • Music Appreciation
      • Positive Behavior Conversations
    • Coursework >
      • Cultivating America
      • Focus on Science
      • Let's Communicate
      • M4+HEM4+1C5
      • Missouri, USA
      • Recess Bell
      • Scripture Studies

Meet G Dub

6/29/2019

0 Comments

 

(Liberty) Bell Work

Here's to the one called the Father of our Nation, the man on the one dollar bill, the first president, the visionary.  Here's to the incomparable George Washington.  There are some things in Washington's closet that make him imperfect, but as far as a role model for his positive traits, few rise to the level of our George.  Here is a preview of his life, without giving too much away up front.
Picture

How many candles would be
on George's cake, ​this year?

Birthday:  February 22, 1732
Picture
How many words can you make
from the letters in his name?
​
G E O R G E   W A S H I N G T O N

Do the Math
​Find the sum of the letters of his name,
using the scale below.

​A = $.01, B = $.02, C = $.03, D = $.04, E = $.05,
F = $.06, G = $.07, H =  $.08, I = $.09, J = $.10,
K = $.11, L = $.12, M = $.13, N = $.14, O = $.15,
P = $.16, Q = $.17, R = $.18, S = $.19,
T = $.20, U = $.21, V = $.22, W = $.23,
X = $.24, Y = $.25, Z = $.26

Quick Write
Describe someone who is a hero to you
​and explain why. 
On Target
Write the target number in the "bull's eye".
In the 20 other open sections of the target,
write equations to equal the target number.

Today's number is 6.
Picture
For example, if the target number is 36, the student may write expressions like the ones here (right):
6 squared
2 x 18
3 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 7 + 8
72/2

3 x 3 x 4

Sentence Surgery
Read the sentence below.  Do you see any problems?
Do not rewrite the sentence.  In fact, don't even fix
the sentence.  Instead, on your paper,
​tell the writer three things that need to be corrected.

i heard that George washingtons teeth
​was made of wood
Sentence Augmentation*
Augment the sentence below to greatly improve it.  Record your improved sentence on your paper.

​George Washington was a man.

​
*Augment:  make (something)
greater ​by adding to it

Word Work
Using the parts in George Washington's name,
create a list of words ​to fit in the categories below.
​Pay particular attention to spelling patterns.
Washington (words with sh
in the middle or at the end)
Washington
​
(words with -ing)

Word Wise
Define the
​following words:
military

​oath
president

​slavery
Picture

Discussion Quotes

Picture
Picture
Picture

Military Ranks

Washington climbed the ranks until he was in the right place at the right time, ready to lead ragtag groups of soldiers into some of the nastiest and deadliest battles in history.  Use the image below to make a list of rankings in today's military, which, you will see, are identified in a much more organized manner than the rankings of the late 1700s.
Picture
There is something special about George Washington's rank, as revealed in the video below.

The Only 6-Star General from Mount Vernon on Vimeo.

Picture

Virtual Field Trip:  Mount Vernon

Picture
It's one of the coolest things on the internet.  It allows us to "visit" George Washington's house at Mount Vernon without leaving our classroom.  There are places to click to look more closely at items, places to click for short videos, and places to click that will move you from place to place within and outside the mansion.  You may also explore using the Room by Room explanation.

Take your time:  freely read and watch with integrity in order to get to know George more closely.  You might find out more than you ever thought you would.  Oh, and be ready to discuss what you find (That means, take notes!).

Picture

Dental Health

What are the important rules of taking care of one's teeth and gums?  In your team, make a list, and be ready to share your conclusions with the class.
Create a poster that focuses on just one item on our class list of dental health practices.
Picture

Primary Sources

There are several real objects from George Washington in the collection at Mount Vernon.  These real items are considered Primary Source Objects.  They provide us with "eyewitness" accounts.  Imagine look at or holding the same object that George or Martha Washington held and used.  Pick out something from the list on the link above and be prepared to tell the class about it.

Positive Behavior Conversations

Consider the following presentations.  They are designed to make us think about positive behaviors and leadership skills.
Act Boldly
​Act with Integrity
Dream Big
​​Learn from Failure
Take Risks
Picture

Music Appreciation

Here are some Music Appreciation videos to help with your reading fluency (and they might even roughly apply to lessons learned from George Washington):
​Am I Wrong?
The Call
Nothing More
Picture

While We're on the Subject

Picture
​Did George Washington Have Wooden Teeth?
​
How Is a $1 Bill Made?
​Who's on Mount Rushmore?
Picture
George Washington was the first to sign the Constitution of the United States of America.

Measuring Up

George Washington was tall for a man of his time:  six feet, 2 inches in height.  He had blue eyes and reddish-brown hair (sometimes powdered).  He always stood upright and walked elegantly with long strides.  He listened more than he spoke.

George Mercer, 1760​:
He may be described as being as straight as an Indian, measuring six feet two inches in his stockings, and weighing 175 pounds when he took his seat in the House of Burgesses in 1759.
James Thatcher, 1775:
His majesty was on horseback in company with several military gentlemen.  It was not difficult to distinguish him from all other, his personal appearance is truly noble and majestic, being tall and well proportioned.
de Pontibiguard, 1777:
The General was one of these master pieces of nature who inspire respect and confidence at first sight and are gifted with all the external attributes which make them born leaders.  He was tall, his face was commanding, his eyes kind.
Thomas Jefferson, 1814:
...was incapable of fear, meeting personal dangers with calmest unconcern...His stature was exactly what one would wish, his deportment easy, erect, and noble, the best businessman of any age, and the most graceful figure that could be seen on horseback.
How do you measure up to Mr. Washington's height?
Picture

The Presidential Oath

The Constitution dictates the text of the president's oath:
I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.
  • What is the purpose of the Constitution?
  • What is an oath?
  • According to the oath, what is the president's primary duty?
Let's change the wording of the oath without changing the meaning.  How can the oath be explained to kids who are younger than you?
Picture

Mood Music

Allow this music to transport you into a scene that has yet to be written.  Draw the scene as you listen.  Then write, using all the visual imagery you can muster.
Picture

Freeing the Slaves

George Washington is the only Founding Father to free his slaves.  He struggled with the slavery issue until the day he died.  We will explore the slavery issue and civil rights, later in the school year, but for now, we should appreciate how complicated the situation had become by the late 1700s.
Picture

That Famous Silhouette

Check out this appraisal on PBS's The Antiques Roadshow concerning President Washington's silhouette. Then perhaps we should try a bit of silhouetting​ of our own.
Picture

Learn the Presidents

George was the first.
Now can you recite the rest ​in order?
Picture

George Washington was a Human Being

Many times, when we study historical figures, they seem bigger than life, but George Washington and his peers were not superheroes or gods.  Our friend George did all things as a human does.
These are pictures of one of the "necessaries" at Mount Vernon.  This one, on one corner of a large garden, has three toilets inside.  The center picture taken from a "secret" door behind and underneath those toilets shows the boxes that must be emptied from time to time by some in the slave community.
0 Comments

Your comment will be posted after it is approved.


Leave a Reply.

    Anthem

    The Hoggatteer Revolution
    is
    an extensive,
    award-winning, 
    inimitable,
    digital platform
    for Encouraging
    ​and Developing
    ​the Arts and Sciences

    in the beautiful, friendly

    LAND OF THE FREE
    AND THE HOME
    ​OF THE BRAVE
    This site is described as
    "a fantastic site... chockablock full of interesting ideas,
    hilarious ane
    cdotes,
    and useful resources."
    Picture
    Picture
    ...to like, bookmark, pin,
    ​tweet, and share

    about us...and check in regularly for updates, posted before DAWN'S EARLY LIGHT, daily!
    Picture

    Intercom

    GigSalad Member Since 2022
    Book Mr. Hoggatt Securely
    ​for Your Event
    ​at GigSalad.com.

    Picture
    Follow @DEdHoggatt

    Email Mr. Hoggatt
    Picture

    Trophy Case

    Picture
    Selected Participant for 2020-2022
    Picture
    Selected Honoree/Celebrant, 2022
    Picture
    Outstanding Achievement, 2022
    Picture
    Nominated, January 2022
    Picture
    2021 Missouri History Teacher of the Year and National History Teacher of the Year Nominee
    Picture
    Recognized in Joplin Globe, February 2021
    Picture
    Teacher Institute Participant, 2019
    Picture
    Ancestry Classroom Grant, Since 2018
    Picture
    Summer Residency Participant, 2018
    Picture
    "The Bus Stops Here" Grant, November 2018
    Picture
    Summer Residency, 2018
    Picture
    Recognized 2017
    Since 2017
    Picture
    MSTA Media Award, KOAM-TV's "Manners Matter", Featuring Our Class, May 2017
    Picture
    Third Place, 2016 Film Festival
    Picture
    Recognized 2016
    2014 Recipient
    Picture
    Slide Certified, 2012
    Picture
    2009 Outstanding Class Website
    Picture
    2005 Nominee
    Picture
    2005 Joplin Teacher of the Year and Missouri Teacher of the Year nominee
    Picture
    2004 Recipient
    Picture
    2002 Excellent Education Program
    Picture
    2001 Nominee
    Picture
    1996 Outstanding Classroom Video
    Picture
    Grant Recipient, 1993

    Picture

    Fireside Chats

    Picture
    Choose Your Platform:
    Anchor
    ​Apple Podcasts (iTunes)
    Breaker
    Google Podcasts
    ​
    Overcast
    Pocket Casts
    RadioPublic
    Spotify
    Stitcher
    Picture

    Archives

    August 2022
    July 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013
    September 2013
    August 2013
    July 2013
    June 2013
    May 2013
    April 2013
    March 2013
    February 2013
    January 2013
    December 2012
    November 2012

    Picture

    Checks & Balances

    Links to external sites
    on the internet are for convenience only.

    No endorsement or approval of any content, products, or services is intended.

    Opinions on sites are not necessarily shared
    by Mr. Hoggatt
    (In fact, sometimes
    Mr. Hoggatt doesn't agree with anyone.)
    Picture

The Hoggatteer Revolution

H

O

P

E