The Storm that Saved Washington |
This activity describes the unbelievable tornado that hit Washington D.C. as the British were attempting to destroy the city at the end of the War of 1812. It challenges students to role play as a spectator who describes the scene to a newspaper reporter. |
| Click here for our page on the Storm That Saved Washington |
Use this Activity: |
Provide students with background to the Storm that Saved Washington. Click here to access the page |
| Morning Work - The activity takes most students about 30 minutes to complete, making it an ideal solution for morning work. |
| Homework - This activity is a great way to assign homework in social studies or language arts. |