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​George Washington

Introduction: Welcome to President George Washington’s webquest! This page was designed to allow you access to a great deal of information about George Washington in one central location. The facts being provided about George Washington is information that many people are unfamiliar with. George Washington was the first President of the United States of America, therefore, that is what so many people know about him. But Mr. Washington was much more! He was a son, a husband, and loving stepfather. Your journey through this webquest will take you to many different places in George Washington’s life! Task: Your mission today is to prove to the class that George Washington was more than just the first President of the United States of America. You are going to take on the role of a newspaper reporter and create a front page news article. Your article is going to be the first thing readers see when they reach for their paper, therefore, you must be creative! You need to find the “true man” behind the President.  Things to remember: - Create a title for your article (something that will catch readers attention!) - Remember to take on the role of a reporter (you can use your opinion). - You must incorporate 8 items you learned about George Washington: Some examples: When was he born?Where did he live? Did he like living there? How do you know? What do you think about George Washington and the cherry tree incident? Who was the woman who stood by his side? What did she bring with her into the marriage? (children) Resources:

[]  [] [] [] Process: Step 1: Explore the four website provided and take notes. Step 2: Evaluate your notes and choose 6 different pieces of information that you found interesting about George Washington. Step 3: Create an outline for your newspaper article. Be sure to include an introduction, a smooth flowing body, and a conclusion. Step 4: Type out your article in the appropriate format. Step 5: Choose a fitting picture to correlate with your article. (You may search the websites for one). Step 6: Present your article to the class. Conclusion:

After all research is completed by the students, they will have a greater understanding of George Washington and his many accomplishments throughout his life. This lesson should help students appreciate the contributions George Washington has made to our country.