Visit the Capitol building and learn about it''s structure and history
Student Application
After visiting important government buildings, you'll discover the history and importance of Washington, D.C.
Learning Objectives
Students will know the history of the nation's capital, Washington, D.C. After the United States formed, the citizens decided that they needed a capital city, which would be the home of the federal government. First, Virginia and Maryland both gave up a little land along the Potomac River for the capital. The location of the city ...
Ask if anyone in the class has visited Washington, D.C. Which sites did they visit? Which were their favorites? If no one has visited, what have they heard about the capital?