The newest theater at George Washington's Mount Vernon is called Be Washington: It's Your Turn to Lead. Through the generosity of the Mount Ladies Association, the contents of the Be Washington theater are available to all for free on the Mount Vernon website. And the whole thing works in our classroom just like it does in the Virginia museum.
The teacher chooses from one of four scenarios. Students are introduced to a difficult decision that General George Washington faced. Then they are presented with four "advisors" who share their opinions, at which time students may agree or disagree. Ultimately, however, participants are asked to make a decision. Some try to guess what the general did. Others try to make their own decision. In the end, everyone learns a little history.
