Our Nation's Capital

Our Nation's Capital
An Internet Hotlist on Washington, D.C.

created by Gina Morrison
Grand Prairie ISD

Introduction
Designed for primary students, this hotlist has sites that can be used to find photos of all of the landmarks in Washington D.C. To make it easier for the students, I have divided the sites by landmark. When using any of the photos in student work, make sure you properly cite where the photo came from.

The Internet Resources

Teacher Information Sites

District of Columbia - From Enchanted Learning - find information about D.C. and its landmarks. There are many printable pages as well.
Explore D.C. - Click on Federal City and you will be taken to a photo gallery of important buildings such as the Capitol, the White House, and the Library of Congress. Teachers, take some time to go over this site yourself and be sure to check out the travelogue!

Washington Monument

Washington Monument - Photo of and information about the Washington Monument.
Washington Monument - National Park Service - Official National Park Service site.
Washington Monument - Photo - Large photo of the monument.

Lincoln Memorial

Lincoln Memorial Photo - Good photograph from a site-seeing Web site.
Lincoln Memorial at Night - Night-time photograph of and information about the Lincoln Memorial.
Lincoln Memorial from National Park Service - This is the official site from the National Park Service.

Jefferson Memorial

Jefferson Memorial - Tour of DC - Information and photo of the Jefferson Memorial.
Jefferson Memorial - National Park Service - Official site from the National Park Service.

Other Monuments & General Information

Camera Over Washington - This site has photographs of D.C. landmarks taken from the air.
FDR Memorial - Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
U.S. Capitol Virtual Tour - Take a virtual tour of the capitol building.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial - Official site from the National Park Service.
Washington, D.C. Monuments and Memorials - Information on all of the major landmarks from Fact Monster.
Washington, D.C. Tourist Map - By clicking on the different landmarks on this map you will go to a page with a photo and information about that landmark.
White House for Kids - This site has information about the White House just for kids. Take a virtual tour as well.

Content by Gina Morrison, gina.morrison@gpisd.org
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Last revised Thu Oct 18 7:46:22 US/Pacific 2007