Format
1. Where is Washington, DC?
2. A review of American symbols
3. A quick stop at the National Archives to see the Constitution
4. Washington DC is the seat of government: the Capitol and the White House
5. Washington DC is home to important American landmarks: The Washington Monument, The Lincoln Memorial, and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
6. Washington DC is a place where people go to make their voices heard
7. Time for Q&A
Objectives
By completing this program, students will be better able to:
-Understand some of the responsibilities of government
-Identify major landmarks in the nation’s capital
-Identify the American flag and bald eagle as symbols of the United States
-Explain how citizens can influence the government
-Analyze photographs
Standards Alignment
National Standards
NATIONAL CENTER FOR HISTORY IN THE SCHOOLS HISTORY STANDARDS
Historical Thinking Standards Grades K-4 Standard 1A
Distinguish between past, present, and future time.
Historical Thinking Standards Grades K-4 Standard 2G
Draw upon the visual data presented in photographs, paintings, cartoons, and architectural drawings.
History Content Standards for Grades K-4 Topic 3 Standard 4A
Demonstrate understanding of how the United States government was formed and of the nation’s basic democratic principles set forth in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.
History Content Standards for Grades K-4 Topic 3 Standard 4C
The student understands historic figures who have exemplified values and principles of American democracy.
History Content Standards for Grades K-4 Topic 3 Standard 4E
The student understands national symbols through which American values and principles are expressed.
NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR CIVICS AND GOVERNMENT
NSS-C.K-4.I.D.1
Students should be able to explain some of the major things governments do in their school, community, state, and nation.
NSS-C.K-4.II.A.1
Students should be able to explain the importance of the fundamental values and principles of American democracy.
NSS-C.K-4.III.A.1
Students should be able to describe what the United States Constitution is and why it is important.
NSS-C.K-4.IV.F.1
Students should be able to describe the means by which citizens can influence the decisions and actions of their government.
COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.2
Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood.
See also: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.2
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.4
Describe familiar people, places, things, and events and, with prompting and support, provide additional detail.
See also: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.4, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.4