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Booker T Washington

Booker T. Washington 1856-1915


  California Standard K.1.2 Learn examples of honesty, courage, determination, individual responsibility, and patriotism in American and world history from stories and folklore. 

How would you feel if you couldn't go to school? Booker T. Washington was not allowed to go to school when he was young. He walked to a school far away from his family.

He worked and studied hard to become a teacher. Then he built a school to help others learn.

 

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What can you learn in school? Here are some activities to help you learn. Click on the pictures to try the games.

the big picture

What does a teacher do?

Booker T. Washington helped people learn. Your teacher helps you learn new things.

You and your friends need to listen to your teacher and follow the rules.

A teacher will help you become a better citizen.

give an example

How would your life be different if you lived when Booker T. Washington lived?

1. Name one thing you can do that Booker T. Washington couldn't do when he was young.

2. Name one thing your teacher uses that Booker T. Washington would not have had in his classroom.