American History: A Historical Field Trip

Each student will individually decide on six sites from the websites on the list to include in their journal. Follow the steps identified in Task 1:

Task 1

• Research the websites on the list.
• Select six sites and find out the following information:

Process

   - Date the site was built;

   - Purpose of the building;

   - Was it dedicated to anyone special;

   - How important was it to the formation of Washington, D.C.;

   - Write in a complete sentence, a question you would like to ask about each chosen 

            site upon your visit.

   - Include a picture of the site.

   - Each site will have its own page in the journal.

Task 2

• Download from the internet a map of Washigton, D.C.

Process

   - Create a legend identifying your chosen sites.

Task 3

• Choose one site and write two paragraphs
  (consisting of a minimum of five sentences for each paragraph) on why the site was considered your favorite and what you found most interesting about that particular site. Include a picture of the site with your paragraphs.  

Task 4

• Neatly prepare all of your collected information into a journal.
  
  

MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES TO CREATE YOUR JOURNAL

One 3 ring, 1-1/2 inch binder, construction paper, clear sheet protectors, camera, journal paper and any other material that will enhance your journal. Please add a personal touch to your binder. You can be as creative or imaginative as you would like when decorating your binder.

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