Washington D.C. Field Trip Presentation

• History
• 8th Grade

Mrs. Garcia's 8th Grade Field Trip to Washington D.C.

Welcome Parents and Board Members!

I am sure you have heard all about our fantastic trip to Washington D.C. Students learned so much and were able to experience history in a unique way.  Our trip was a total of five days, 2 of which were spent traveling.  Your student toured the White House, The National Mall, and plenty of Museums.  I hope this is a field trip your child will never forget.

Content Standard

8.2 Students analyze the political principles underlying the U.S. Constitution and
compare the enumerated and implied powers of the federal government. 

2. Analyze the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution and the success of each in implementing the ideals of the Declaration of Independence. 

3. Evaluate the major debates that occurred during the development of the Constitution and their ultimate resolutions in such areas as shared power among institutions, divided state-federal power, slavery, the rights of individuals and states (later addressed by the addition of the Bill of Rights), and the status of American Indian nations under the commerce clause. 

6. Enumerate the powers of government set forth in the Constitution and the fundamental liberties ensured by the Bill of Rights. 

https://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/documents/histsocscistnd.pdf

Complete Costs

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DAY 1

Our first day is a travel day.  For many students it was their first time on a plane. We really enjoyed our stay at the Arc Hotel in Washington D.C.

DAY 2

On day 2, we started our tour at our Nation's Capitol and exploring the National Mall.  Students were able to view the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial.

Day 3

On day 3, we visited the U.S. Holocaust Museum.  Students were able to tour the exhibits and participate in activities that centered on the events of World War II and the United State's involvement.

DAY 4

On day 4, we visited the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. The museum has three-stories of exhbits for students to engage in. There was a lot to see and learn.

DAY 5

On day 5, our trip came to an end.  It was a day of reflection as we ventured home from our memorable field trip.  

Resources

(2012, August 20) Welcome to the National Museum of American History. Retrieved from

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbIVDyZ_I_8

Cde.ca.gov. 2020. [online] Available at: <https://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/documents/histsocscistnd.pdf> [Accessed 17 March 2020].

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National Museum of American History. 2020. American Democracy: A Great Leap Of Faith. [online] Available at: <https://americanhistory.si.edu/exhibitions/american-democracy-great-leap-faith> [Accessed 17 March 2020].

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