Washington Monument

George Washington Monument Homepage

http://www.nps.gov/wash

http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/symbols/wa_monument.html

 

 

Lincoln Memorial

http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/symbols/lincoln.htm

http://www.nps.gov/linc/

Abraham Lincoln Memorial

 

 

 

Jefferson Memorial

http://www.nps.gov/thje/

http://sc94.ameslab.gov/TOUR/jeffmem.html

http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/symbols/jefferson.html

Thomas Jefferson Memorial

 

FDR Memorial

http://www.nps.gov/frde/

http://tourofdc.org/monuments/FDR/

 

 

 

Vietnam Memorial

http://www.nps.gov/vive/index.htm

Wall information

http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/symbols/vietnam.html

 

 

Korean War Memorial

http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/symbols/korea.html

http://www.nps.gov/kwvm/

http://www.seedcstayva.com/korea.htm

http://www.tourofdc.org/monuments/KoreanWarMemorial/

 

 

 

 

Arlington National Cemetery

http://www.arlingtoncemetery.org/

http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/symbols/cemetery.html

Arlington House

 

 

 

The Pentagon

http://pentagon.afis.osd.mil/

http://pentagon.afis.osd.mil/facts.html

http://www.dtic.mil/ref/html/Welcome/Wlcm.htm

 

 

 

The White House

http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/symbols/whitehouse.html

http://www.whitehouse.gov/kids/whlife/index.html

 

The Capitol Building

The Architect of the Capitol

http://www.aoc.gov/

http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/symbols/capitol.html

 

 

The Smithsonian Institute

http://www.si.edu/visit/infocenter/start.htm

http://dcpages.ari.net/Hwdc/castle.html

 

The Supreme Court

http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/symbols/supreme_court.html

http://www.supremecourtus.gov/about/courtbuilding.pdf

http://sc94.ameslab.gov/TOUR/scourt.html

 

The Library of Congress

http://www.loc.gov/

http://www.americaslibrary.gov/about/purpose.html

http://www.loc.gov/loc/legacy/bldgs.html

http://sc94.ameslab.gov/TOUR/libcong.html

 

 

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

http://www.moneyfactory.gov/aboutthebep.html

http://sc94.ameslab.gov/TOUR/engrave.html

http://dc.about.com/od/museums/a/BEP.htm

https://treas.gov/offices/treasurer/bep-overview.shtml

 

The National World War II Memorial

http://www.wwiimemorial.com/

http://history1900s.about.com/cs/worldwarii/a/wwiimemorial.htm

 

 

 

The History of Washington, D.C. and General information

http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/nation/capital.html

http://sc94.ameslab.gov/TOUR/tour.html

http://www.tourmobile.com/

http://www.exploredc.org/

 

Additional resources from your teacher, library, or home can also be used to gather information. The links above are only a starting point in your journey to discovery.

 

Make sure you know who on your team is doing each role

ROLE #1

Step 1

Research the history of and facts about the building itself.

For example...

• when it was built/rebuilt/renovated (started and finished)
• who designed it
• how much it cost to build
• sizes (length, width, height, etc.)
• materials
• where it is located in relationship to Washington, D.C.
• what distinguishing characteristics does it have (statues, columns, stairs, etc.)
• come up with some of your own ideas

Step 2

Write a paragraph for the information you have found.

• First, use a paragraph graphic organizer to begin writing your paragraph.
• You must have a catchy topic sentence.
• All detail sentences must have an adjective.
• Use examples to support each detail sentence.
• You must come up with an exciting clincher sentence that summarizes your paragraph.
• Edit your graphic organizer using an editing checklist.
• Have someone in your team edit your graphic organizer using an editing checklist.
• Have paragraph approved by your teacher
• Type the paragraph on the computer or Alpha Smarts.

ROLE #2

Step 1

Research interesting and unusual facts about the building.

Think about facts that are...

• funny
• odd
• different
• amazing
• unusual
• come up with some of your own ideas

 

Step 2

• Write a paragraph for the information you have found.
• First, use a paragraph graphic organizer to begin writing your paragraph.
• You must have a catchy topic sentence.
• All detail sentences must have an adjective.
• Use examples to support each detail sentence.
• You must come up with an exciting clincher sentence that summarizes your paragraph.
• Edit your graphic organizer using an editing checklist.
• Have someone in your team edit your graphic organizer using an editing checklist.
• Have paragraph approved by your teacher.
• Type the paragraph on the computer or Alpha Smarts.

 

ROLE #3

Step 1

Research the history of the person being honored if you are researching a memorial or monument. Here are some ideas:

• who it honors
• what was special about this person
• why was a building built in honor of this person
• find out a little about their life
• when did this person live
• come up with some of your own interesting ideas

OR

Research the reason the building was built and what it is used for if you are researching a government building.

Things to think about...

• What happens there?
• Do people live there? Who?
• Do people work there? Who?
• Does anything else happen there?
• What branch of the government do people in this building work for?

Step 2

Write a paragraph for the information you have found.

• First, use a paragraph graphic organizer to begin writing your paragraph.
• You must have a catchy topic sentence.
• All detail sentences must have an adjective.
• Use examples to support each detail sentence.
• You must come up with an exciting clincher sentence that summarizes your paragraph.
• Edit your graphic organizer using an editing checklist.
• Have someone in your team edit your graphic organizer using an editing checklist.
• Have paragraph approved by your teacher.
• Type the paragraph on the computer or Alpha Smarts.

The Conclusion

Congratulations! You are now able to…

• Do your own research using the Internet and various printed materials to learn about a Washington, D.C. landmark.
• Practice using the skills of research, writing, and hands-on building.
• Write a 3 paragraph research report with a team.
• Realize the value of working together in a group.

 

Scoring Rubric

Each collaborative group of 4 will be graded by the following rubric.

Score of 4 – Expert Tour Guide

• The paper is completely focused on the topic and has smooth transitions between paragraphs.
• A variety of sentences were used in the writing.
• There are few or no errors in grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling.
• Work is completed on time.
• Written work is neat.
• Information is accurate.
• Paragraphs have strong topic sentences, details and clinchers.
• Work is done cooperatively. Each student contributed and time was spent on task

 

Score of 3 – Tour Guide

• The paper is mostly focused on the topic and has smooth transitions between paragraphs.
• A variety of sentences were used in the writing.
• There are few errors in grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling.
• Work is completed on time.
• Written work is neat.
• Most infomation is accurate.
• Paragraphs have strong topic sentences, details and clinchers.
• Team worked cooperatively most days.

 

Score of 2 – Apprentice Tour Guide

• The paper is somewhat focused on the topic, but the organization is not clear in some places.
• The paper is missing supporting details.
• Some of the sentences repeat themselves. A variety of sentences were not used.
• Paragraphs are missing some information or contain incorrect information.
• There are some errors in grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling.
• Team had some trouble working cooperatively.

Score of 1 – Novice Tour Guide

• The paper does not have a clear focus.
• Time off task.
• Work not completed on time.
• Paragraphs are not organized. They do not contain topic sentences, proper details or a clincher.
• There are many errors in grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling.
• Lack of team cooperation.