What are the most important elements of our government, culture and history as depicted in Washington D.C.?
Students will develop a Wolverine walk/Uber tour, based on a specific perspective, which depicts the most important elements of our American government, culture and history. Students will craft a travel guide that provides four specific examples within a walking/Uber tour model.
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Use the Note Taking Sheet to record information from your source. Copy the url and put it in the "Source" box. You will use the link to create a citation when your research is complete.
What format will your project take? Options for projects include:
These websites, sponsored by the U.S. National Park Service, contain resources related to the memorials/monument you visited in Washington D.C.. They include information about the history, construction, and latest news about the parks.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
Arlington National Cemetery: learn about the history of the cemetery and explore monuments and memorials within Arlington National Cemetery
George Washington's Mount Vernon: explore resources related to George Washington and his home, Mount Vernon
Library of Congress: Broaden your horizons and explore the Library of Congress's numerous resources. Click here to learn more about the history and services of the Library of Congress.
National Air and Space Museum: learn about the history of flight at the National Air and Space Museum
National Museum of American History: learn about the history of the museum and explore it's various collections
National Museum of Natural History: learn about the the natural world and explore the museum's collections
Newseum: explore resources related to the history of communication and the importance of freedom of speech and expression in the United States
The Smithsonian Institution: visit this website to learn about the various museums that are part of the Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian's National Zoo: explore this website to learn about the National Zoo in Washington D.C.
Supreme Court of the United States: learn about the Supreme Court of the United States
U.S. Capitol Building: explore resources related to the U.S. Capitol Building
The White House: learn about the history and grounds of the White House
Washington, D. C. by 
Journey Around Washington D. C. from A to Z by 
The Washington Monument by 
The Capitol by 
The Lincoln Memorial by 
Remembering Korea by 
The Vietnam Women's Memorial by 
By Jeff Kubina (Lincoln Memorial) [CC BY-SA 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
Map of the National Mall
By Peter Fitzgerald (:Image:DC map.svg) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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