The New Room: Place as a Primary Source

In this lesson plan, student will analyze as primary sources the objects and furnishings in George Washington's "New Room" at his Mount Vernon estate. Take a virtual tour of the New Room at

Students will attempt to answer the question: "What message did George and Martha Washington want to convey to their guests in the New Room?"
Resource ID#: 168527 Type: Lesson Plan
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Direct Link: http://www.mountvernon.org/education/lesson-plans/lesson/the-new-room--place-as-a-primary-source/

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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Speakers/Headphones
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Keywords: George Washington, Mount Vernon, New Room, Virginia, primary source, U.S. History, American History, Martha Washington
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Presentation/Slideshow,  Image/Photograph,  Text Resource
Resource Collection: Mount Vernon Museum

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