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- 3rd - 5th
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Stduents look closely at what one President did at his home in contrast to what Presidents have done in the White House. They take a virtual tour of the White House and Monticello. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students discuss some of the changes the White House has undergone in more than two centuries. They compare three of the original drawings submitted for the design of the White House, available on the White House Historical Association website. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students take a close look at the White House in recent times and throughout our history. They list activities that take place at the White House and create a chronology of important events that have occurred at or directly affected the White House. Students access websites and worksheets imbedded in this plan. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students take a close look at the design of the White House and some of the changes it has undergone. They also reflect on how the "President's House" has been and continues to be used. They give specific examples demonstrating how the present-day White House reflects the duties, powers, and privileges of the office of President. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students take a virtual tour of the White House. They examine what the White House symbolizes and how it should be preserved. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students investigate the history of and the current state of the White House. They take a virtual tour of the White House and Monticello, explore various websites, and compare/contrast Monticello with the White House. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students examine changes the White House has undergone in the past two centuries. They view and discuss online images and designs, compare diagrams, read information from various websites, and answer discussion questions. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students complete a unit of lessons on the functions of the White House. They conduct Internet research, develop a list of activities that take place at the White House, and create a chronological timeline of events at the White House. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore the architecture of the White House. They determine whether the chosen White House design or one simpler or grander would best reflect what our President's house has come to represent. Students discuss some of the changes the White House has undergone in more than two centuries. They give specific examples demonstrating how the present-day White House reflects the duties, powers, and privileges of the office of President. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students view original design drawings of the White House and discuss ways it has been changed. They view images of the white house from specified dates and discuss the changes that were made from one to the other, as well as reasons for the changes. Full Review »