Capitalization and Washington, D.C.

Young artists draw a picture of what magical things can were seen in Washington D.C. while traveling along a magic tide. 

Do your second graders like riddles? Give them a giggle and a lesson about proofreading at the same time. After reading two riddles, young writers fix punctuation and capitalization errors. They write the answer to each riddle at the...

In this social studies worksheet, students show map skills by first examining a map of part of Washington, DC. Students answer 5 questions about the map, marking and coloring it as directed.

Here is a writing worksheet that has learners review and discuss the importance of correctly-using capital letters. They  write two sentences that begin with a capital letter, and share them with a partner. A good worksheet!

Students read and discuss a news article about a memorial being built in honor of Dr. King in Washington D.C. They develop a list of facts about Dr. King, complete a fill-in-the blank activity, answer article comprehension questions,...

After listening to the story, Arthur Meets the President, 2nd graders create travel posters about Washington DC A discussion about what makes a good travel poster takes place, then pupils are given travel brochures and art supplies so...

Students explore the beginnings of the United States and the freedoms we enjoy. They discover important events, people, monuments in Washington, D.C., and its history. Students investigate ways to honor and remember important people and...

Learners take a pre-test on presidential knowledge.  In this president and Washington, D.C. lesson, students read Arthur Meets the President and discuss it.  Learners work in groups to brainstorm everything they know about the President...

Students investigate the geography of Washington D.C. by exploring mapping.  In this U.S. Geography lesson, students identify the man Benjamin Banneker and his contribution to the historical mapping of our Nation's Capitol.  Students...

Explore famous Americans by viewing a slide-show presentation and reading their works. Learners view images of poetry by Langston Hughes and famous writings by Booker T. Washington. They read the book More Than Anything Else, and...