Rookie Mistakes |
| “Rookie Mistakes” asks students to connect George Washington’s early military failure at Fort Necessity with their own experiences trying something new and making mistakes. Students reflect on how learning from those mistakes can lead to growth, confidence, and better decision-making over time. |
Use this Activity: |
| Discuss - Read the introduction to the activity and have students give examples of tough love. |
| Morning Work - This activity takes most students about 20-25 minutes to complete, making it an ideal solution for morning work. |
| Homework - This activity is a great way to assign homework in social studies or language arts. |
| Interactive Notebooks - This activity can be used as a great entry to add to interactive social studies notebooks. |
| Part of a Lesson - Teaching about Jamestown? This is a perfect supplement to your lessons. |
| Share - Have students share their work. Consider displaying the work in the classroom or hallway. |