Introduction
We have been reading a story with the setting of the Biltmore House, and we will be going there next week! So, let's learn some more about the beautiful house!
Source: http://www.biltmore.com/visit/plan-your-visit/buy-tickets
Task
You and your partner will click on each link and answer the questions that go with it on your sheet. You will turn in your sheet for your grade.
Process
History-visit the following website and use it to answer the questions on your sheet. http://www.biltmore.com/visit/biltmore-house-gardens/estate-history
- When did construction on the Biltmore House begin?
- How old was George Vanderbilt at that time?
- There were 250 rooms. What fraction of these rooms were bedrooms? What is the difference between the fraction of bathrooms and the fraction of bedrooms?
Library-Serafina says that George Vanderbilt has a huge library in his home. Look at this page and write down how many books are there. http://www.biltmore.com/blog/article/on-the-shelves-of-george-vanderbilts-library
The Forest-much of the setting of our novel is the forest around Biltmore. This is actually part of the Pisgah National Forest. How many acres of land did Mr. Vanderbilt sale to the federal government?https://www.nationalforests.org/blog/biltmore-estate-the-birth-of-forestry
Secret Doors-Serafina sees one-are they really there? If so, what were they used for?http://www.biltmore.com/Blog/article/behind-biltmores-hidden-doors
Servants-Serafina is grabbed by Pa's boss. Who was in charge of the servants in Mr. Vanderbilt's time?http://www.biltmore.com/blog/article/more-than-a-housekeepera-central-figure-in-biltmore-house
Guardians-Serafina talks about the lions that guard the estate. What are they made of? What kind of knowledge do you need if you want to have a job taking care of the lions?http://www.biltmore.com/blog/article/a-legacy-of-loving-care
Evaluation
Turn in your answers for your grade!
Conclusion
Feel free to go the Biltmore Estate Website to see more about this gorgeous historical home.
http://www.biltmore.com/visit/biltmore-house-gardens/biltmore-house