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Ducksters

Ducksters: Washington Dc: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
Travel to Washington DC with the family on vacation. See the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Statues and Memorials: The Washington Monument (3 5)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find detailed information on the Washington Monument located in Washington, DC, that honors our first president of the United States, George Washington.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Washington as It Was

For Students 9th - 10th
A large collection of historical photographs taken by Theodor Horydczak, a photographer who lived in the city from 1923 to 1959.
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Other

Welcome to Washington District of Columbia

For Students 9th - 10th
The official site of the District of Columbia governing body includes recent news within the district, as well as information on the practices of its government and a biography of the current mayor of Washington D.C.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Navigating Dc by Angles

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students can use a map of Washington, DC, to travel to/from different tourist locations using vertical angles, corresponding angles, alternate interior angles, alternate exterior angles, same-side interior angles, and linear pairs.
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Babysitter Shortage in Washington, d.c.

For Teachers 9th - 10th
What is responsible for the shortage of babysitters in Washington, DC? Identify the parts of the article which indicate a decrease in supply and an increase in demand.
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Curated OER

Washington Dc

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Washington DC
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Government Buildings: The u.s. Capitol (3 5)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Provides brief historical facts on the U.S. Capitol, home of Congress in Washington, DC.
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American Rhetoric

American Rhetoric: Newton N. Minow: "Television and the Public Interest"

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the text and audio of the speech "Television and the Public Interest" by Newton N. Minow, from the Federal Communications Commission, delivered on May 9, 1961, at National Association of Broadcasters in Washington, DC.
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American Rhetoric

American Rhetoric: Richard M. Nixon: Cambodian Incursion Address

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the text, audio. and video [21:54] of President Nixon's speech explaining the conditions in Vietnam and the need to remove the enemy sanctuaries along the border of Vietnam and Cambodia. It was delivered on April 30, 1970, from...
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Washington Dc: St. Luke's Episcopal Church

For Students 9th - 10th
The first African-American Episcopal church in Washington, DC.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: J. Carter Brown

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the life of John Carter Brown, long-time Director of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. He is remembered for vastly expanding the gallery's collection and the breadth of its exhibitions, and for making world class...
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Other

National Museum of Women in the Arts

For Students 9th - 10th
Located in Washington, DC. The only museum in the world dedicated exclusively to the recognition of women in the arts, including a tour of their on-line galleries.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Statues and Memorials: The Lincoln Memorial (3 5)

For Students 3rd - 5th
Find interesting facts on the Lincoln Memorial located in Washington, DC which honors president Abraham Lincoln.
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Other

Embassy of Ecuador in Washington, Dc: Country Information

For Students 9th - 10th
Good resource for country specific information on the geography of Ecuador from the Embassy of Ecuador. Covers the Coast, the Highlands, the Amazon, and the Galapagos Islands.
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Washington, d.c. Symbols

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find out about Washington D.C.'s symbols.
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Youngzine

Youngzine: Women March Around the World

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the historical Women's March on Washington. Find out about what they were protesting, and how social media played a role.
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The Washington Monument With Reflecting Pool

For Students 1st - 5th
Find detailed information on the Washington Monument located in Washington, DC, that honors our first president of the United States, George Washington.
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: James K. Polk, 4th Message

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents a transcript of James Polk's address to the country during his annual message in Washington, DC, on December 5, 1848. The text is in-depth and covers his entire speech. A good, informative site on the subject.
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Library of Congress

Loc: United States Election 2002 Web Archive

For Students 9th - 10th
The Election 2002 Web Archive includes Web sites associated with United States 2002 mid-term Congressional elections, gubernatorial elections, and mayoral elections in 15 major United States cities (including Washington, DC).
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Other

National Park Service: National Wwii Memorial

For Students 9th - 10th
Site of the World War II Memorial in Washington, DC. Includes information on the dedication, the construction, and design. You may also enter a World War II Veteran in the Memorial Registry.
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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: National Women's History Museum: Parading for Progress

For Students 9th - 10th
The 1913 Woman Suffrage Procession through Washington, DC completely changed the way protests were viewed and carried out by the American public.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Washington Dc: Mary Ann Shadd Cary House

For Students 9th - 10th
A home of writer and abolitionist Mary Ann Shadd Cary.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Washington Dc: Charles Evans Hughes House

For Students 9th - 10th
Charles Evans Hughes was a leader in the progressive movement, and 1916 presidential candidate. He held office as Associate Justice and Chief Justice of the United States, as well as multiple executive positions under several Presidents....

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