The Majesty of Mount Rushmore

Summary
A lesson on the history of the Mount Rushmore and its sculptor Gutzon Borglum. The reading is accompanied by true/false questions.

Objectives
• To present the major historical facts pertaining to the creation of the Mount Rushmore historic site.

Suggested Grades
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

Excerpt
While Mount Rushmore sculptor Gutzon Borglum rightfully receives recognition for his monumental effort over decades to produce the massive carvings, the idea for giant carved statues in the Black Hills of South Dakota originated with state historian Doane Robinson in 1923. While Borglum is the sculptor, Doane Robinson is known as the ?Father of Mount Rushmore.?

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