Please Note
This program is currently at capacity. Use link above to register for the waitlist.
George Washington, Mount Vernon, and STEM
Visit George Washington’s Mount Vernon for a full day STEM workshop on Tuesday, February 26th focused on gaining an understanding of George Washington the designer, engineer, and architect, and the 18th century world in which he lived. Engage in collaborative activities with fellow DMV area teachers, learn from content and Estate experts, and acquire resources to foster the education and exploration of Washington’s world in your classroom. The workshop is open to all K-12 teachers, but will be aimed at upper elementary level classrooms. Come learn with us, and be inspired by the richness of Mount Vernon’s landscape and its accompanying STEM history.
Substitute funding of $120 will be provided to every participant. More details to come in February.
Draft Schedule
| 8:30am | Welcome & Coffee and Snacks |
| 9:00am | George Washington, Mount Vernon, and STEM Lecture |
| 10:00am | Hands-On History Session- Surveying in the 18th Century |
| 11:00am | Primary Source Workshop- Maps, Drawings, Designs of the Mount Vernon Collection |
| 12:00pm | Lunch |
| 1:00pm | Intro Inquiry Activity |
| 1:30pm | Outbuildings and/or Gardens Tour |
| 2:30pm | Blacksmith and Spinning Room Tour |
| 3:15pm | Museum and Education Center- Guided Exploration |
| 4:15pm | Wrap-Up Inquiry Activity |
| 5:00pm | Private Mansion Tour (Optional) |
| 6:00pm | Private Cocktail Reception (Optional) |