Essential Question
How did George Washington grow and use wheat at Mount Vernon?
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How did people plant and harvest wheat at Mount Vernon?
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What happened to the wheat after it was harvested?
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What happened to the wheat berries after they were gathered in the barn?
focus question 3Now you are ready to put all your ideas together to answer the essential question:
How did George Washington grow and use wheat at Mount Vernon?
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