Students study the events in American history that affected the US Capitol Building. They name activities that happen in and around the Capitol by looking at primary source documents that are available online.

Seventh graders tour the Texas State Capitol and discover two historic paintings in the Capitol building. They discover how these paintings depict crucial events of the Texas Revolution. In groups, they review notebooks of the artist...

As a brief overview of Washington D.C. and famous landmarks, this resource could be used as a supplement to a social studies unit. The presentation refers to President Bush, but could be altered to include information about the current...

Learners complete a post-trip discussion after visiting the capitol building in Austin. As a class, they review how soldiers received their allotment of land for participating in the Texas Revolution. Individually, they write a letter...

The world is a big place, so it only stands to reason that different forms of government exist. Democracy, autocracy, oligarch, monarch, and dictatorship are all defined. An extensive explanation of US government system is also included....

In this United States government worksheet, 5th graders examine a diagram of, and read about the three branches of government. They read about the Supreme Court, Congress, and the President before answering 10 online fill in the blank...

Even though a teacher using this resource might want to change some of the information in this presentation about U.S. symbols, it has elements that may not sit well with some people. Parts of it would be useful in a lower grade...

Each slide has a grid to be filled in by a student or team. In order to have that spot active, the student must answer a question about the general history of America and national holidays correctly. There are 10 pages, and each has...

Pupils define and outline their neighborhoods using GIS (geographic information systems) or a regional map and relate their neighborhoods to the principles of Smart Growth.

Students use a topographical map to plan a route from Doknner Summit to Truckee, then compare it to the route selected by Theodore Judah.

Resource provides information on the U.S. Capitol Complex. Find information on the buildings themselves, the upkeep, history, and conservation efforts.

A comprehensive site that provides three lesson plans which explain what takes place in the U.S. Capitol Building. This thorough site describes the function of the Capitol Building and includes many photos of both the building itself and...

A teaching unit designed for grades 5-12. Students will examine North Carolina's early history and learn how Raleigh became the state's permanent capital. They will also probe into the building history of North Carolina's State House and...

Video shows author Jesse Holland as he discusses the involvement of slaves in the building of the White House and the U.S. Capitol.

Trivia information about Mississippi's famous people, interesting facts, capitol buildings, performing arts, and more.

Official site of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, the legislative branch of the state government of Pennsylvania. Find a mix of useful resources, including a state-legislator finder, a virtual tour of the capitol building, a guide to...