Pearl Miller Goes To Washington D.C.

Developed by Mr. Goff

Overview|Introduction|The Task|Resources|Evaluation/Conclusion

Overview

	The purpose of this web quest is simple… to know more about Washington D.C.
	Content Areas: Social Studies, Language Arts, Science, Art, Physical Education (lots of walking).
	Resources needed: internet access, books, worksheets, and pen.

Overview|Introduction|The Task|Resources|Evaluation/Conclusion

Introduction

The purpose of this Web Quest is to familiarize you with our NATION’S CAPITOL. In a few days we will be heading south on I-95 on our way to D.C. It will be an exciting few days and at the same time it will be an action packed, pavement pounding adventure. We will be stopping at numerous historical buildings including museums and the Capitol Building. The more prior knowledge you have about the trip the more you can enjoy and the more you can apply your knowledge. Plus it is fun to have an idea of what you are going to be doing and where you are going to be going! While you are exploring this quest remember to have fun and to learn at least one thing about stop along the way!

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The Task

With one partner you are to investigate each of the sites below. As you enter each site keep in mind that you will be sharing your experiences with the class at the end of the project. You will be handed a sheet that will have questions about each site plus room for you to write down 5 facts. Your job is too answer the questions completely as well as fill out all other information necessary for each site.

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Resources

	Internet Access
	Washington DC WEBQUEST Union Station http://www.unionstationdc.com/ Lincoln Memorial http://www.nps.gov/linc/home.htm World War Two Memorial http://www.wwiimemorial.com/ Washington Monument http://www.nps.gov/wamo/home.htm Washington Monument http://www.nps.gov/wamo/ Jefferson Memorial http://www.nps.gov/thje/ http://www.nps.gov/thje/home.htm Hotel http://www.alexandria.hilton.com Weather http://www.weather.com/weather/local/USDC0001?from=search_city FDR Memorial http://www.nps.gov/fdrm/home.htm Iwo Jima http://www.nps.gov/gwmp/usmc.htm Arlington National Cemetery http://www.arlingtoncemetery.org/ Map of http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/mrp-map.htm Fords Theater http://www.fordstheatre.org/Pages/history/history.htm Capitol Building http://www.aoc.gov/index.cfm National Air and Space Museum http://www.nasm.si.edu/ National Museum of Natural History http://www.mnh.si.edu/ National Gallery of Art http://www.nga.gov/home.htm Korean War Memorial http://www.nab.usace.army.mil/projects/WashingtonDC/korean.html http://www.tourofdc.org/monuments/KoreanWarMemorial/ Vietnam Wall Memorial http://www.nps.gov/vive/home.htm Mount Vernon http://www.mountvernon.org/ The Awakening http://www.senate.gov/visiting/common/image/The-Awakening.htm The National Cathedral http://www.cathedral.org/cathedral/ The White House http://www.whitehouse.gov/ The Old Post Office http://www.nps.gov/opot/ http://www.nps.gov/opot/index2.htm
	Encyclopedias
	Books from the Media Center
	Periodicals from the Media Center

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Evaluation

Your work will be evaluated as a collaborative grade. Your grade will be based on participation and completeness and accuracy of your worksheet. You and your partner will hand in your worksheet on Tuesday the 15^th of May.

Questions you may ask yourself before evaluation:

Participation:

-Did I work well with my partner?

-Was I cooperative and unselfish?

-Did we divide the workload evenly or come to a mutual agreement of responsibilities?

Work Sheet:

-Is the worksheet done completely?

-Is the handwriting readable?

-Can I do more or make it better? (If, yes you should do so)

-Are the answers in complete sentences and do they provide coherent ideas/thoughts?

-Are our/my 5 facts relevant and thorough?

-Did I learn anything about this site that we will be visiting shortly?

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