White House / Washington DC

Here's the assignment for the White House Unit (which I should change the name of since it's now about Washington DC).  These projects are due Friday, February 13th.  Today and tomorrow we will be in the library researching the monuments.

Congratulations!  You have been selected by a special committee to help celebrate our nation’s capitol.  Your assignment is to create some type of representation of one of the monuments/memorials located in Washington DC.  This project is due:

1.  Research the monument you have chosen and find at least ten facts about it.  These facts must be turned in with your project.

         -Washington Monument   -Jefferson Memorial   -Lincoln Memorial  -FDR Memorial  -Vietnam Veterans Memorial                                                    -Korean War Memorial  -Peace Monument  -World War II Memorial   -World War I Memorial  -Vietnam Women’s Memorial

2.  Create an authentic three-dimensional replica of the monument.  I will be grading you based on how authentic it is, how neatly it was created, how stable the project is, and overall creativity.

3.  Attach your facts to your replica.  You may chose to put them all on one sheet of paper, or place them in different places directly on your project.

A few things to consider…

-If you want to work with a partner, it needs to be someone from your hour.  Also, make sure it is possible for you to get together outside of school.

-How will you get your project to and from school?  It does not have to be huge! 

-What supplies will you need to create your project?  Some ideas are cardboard, leggos, construction paper, wood, metal, styrofoam, paint, markers, etc. 

Good Websites:

www.tourofdc.org and select monuments

http://nps.gov/state/DC and enter your monument in the search field

http://bensguide.gpo.gov and select 3-5, then select symbols of gov’t