1. To understand some of the reasons Washington was so revered during the early 19th century; 2. To describe the intentions behind the memorial to George Washington; 3. To analyze how ideas about the best designs for a monument change over time; 4. To investigate memorials found in their community.
Recommended level: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
1. Washington's Legacy and the Call for a Monument
2. Designing a Monument: Ideas and Change Over Time
3. Memorials in Your Community