George Washington
A Group Webquest
In your TekLab Team, you will work together gathering data for this webquest!
The objective of this webquest is to learn about our first president, George Washington. What will you do? You will find the answers to questions and complete activities through use of the internet Research the Internet to find your answers. DO NOT repeat the question to me! Use part of the question to form your answer!!!
Find out where George Washington was born. Collect website for any pictures.
Find and record what is important (about Washington's life) for each of the following years:
• 1732 1759 1774
• 1775 1776 1787
• 1789 1793 1799
What is George Washington often called?
When and where was George Washington born?
Why was school important to George? Explain?
What was Washington's first job?
How old was he when he began his first job?
Before the Revolutionary war, Washington commanded troops in what war?
During Washington's presidency, what states were formed?
Which wars did George Washington fight in?
What jobs did he have in the war?
Was George Washington from a wealthy family? Explain his family conditions.
Who did George Washington marry?
George Washington was an organized person. He liked to see things running a certain way!
What is “a necessary?”
What time were meals served?
Who did the cooking?
At Mount Vernon, what river is seen from the guestroom?
How many years did it take to building the south wing of Mt. Vernon? Were there any obstacles?
What time did George Washington get up in the morning?
What was one of George Washington’s horses named?
Name four CROPS grown on Washington’s farms?
Slavery was observed in the south during this time period.
Did George Washington have slaves. How did he feel about slavery? Give 4 facts and 3 details each.
Find information on Mrs. Washington. Include at least three facts with 3 details each about her that you find interesting.
What war did George Washington help win? What side won?
How long was George Washington President?
Did George Washington want to be President of the United States?
Where was the capitol of the United States when George Washington became president?
When did George Washington die? What was the cause of his death?
What did George Washington help give us?
Video Reviews:
http://www.georgewashington.si.edu/exhibition/georgeby2.html There you will find three separate sections of interactive media, (The Revolutionary War, The Presidency, and Life at Mt. Vernon.) Choose one. Listen to all segments under the section that you choose. Take notes about each.
Also, at http://www.americaslibrary.gov/aa/wash/aa_wash_subj.html there are "More stories about George Washington." Once again, choose one and click on it. Read the information that you find, clicking on the arrows, reading each page. Again, take notes about what you find important or interesting about George's life.
The Revolutionary War
1) How were you chosen to lead the army of the United
States in the revolution?
2) What was it like to fight a battle in the
Revolutionary War?
3) What was the greatest obstacle you faced during the
Revolutionary War?
4) Was it difficult to leave Mt. Vernon to lead the army
during the war?
Being President
1) Why didn’t you allow yourself to be crowned king
of America?
2) What qualities are most important in a president?
3) What are your views on the press, and what were
your relations with it?
4) Why didn’t you run for a third term as President?
Life at Mt. Vernon
1) What do you grow at Mt. Vernon?
2) Do you like farming?
3) What do you like to do for fun?
4) How do you justify keeping slaves?
Now it is time for you to take all of the information that you've gathered and create a project of your choice to share with others. The project should show what you have learned about Washington's life.
Types of projects you can consider:
• Create a poster/display
• Create a Presentation
• Write/Illustrate a digital book
• Write a play or script about Washington's life for a Podcast or Video
There are other things you can do, but the above examples should give you an idea of how you can share your learning with others. You are welcome to suggest other ideas.
