Travel back to the history of Mt. Rushmore with this engaging middle school history minute lesson! Students will explore its past in South Dakota with readings about the four presidents (Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Lincoln) who adorn the mountain and how they were selected for the project! This connects to a cross-curricular integrated history and close reading lesson with material for geography and science as well. 6th Grade Activities, Middle School Activities, Geography Activities, Geography Lessons, Teaching Geography, History Activities, Science Lessons, Close Reading Lessons, Close Reading Activities