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HISTORICALLY SPEAKING WASHINGTON, DC PATCH PROGRAM
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1. Locate the District of Columbia on s USA map? Who designed Washington D.C? And when? What was special about the city’s design? What does D.C. stand for and who was it named for?

2. Take a tour of the White House Or visit their webpage, “White house for kids” at www.whitehouse.gov.

3. The U.S. Congress meets in the Capitol to write bills and decide how to spend our government’s money. Visit the capitol or research more about the capitol and how it works.

4. In early spring the cherry blossoms in Washington D.C. add a special beauty to the area. Find out where they are located. Where did they come from and why?

5. The Supreme Court is the most powerful court of law in the United States. The court’s most vital function is to determine whether or not local, state and federal laws are constitutional. Visit the Supreme Court OR perform in a mock trial OR research the Supreme Court and how it operates.

6. The National Mall is a strip of open parkland that extends from the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial. Many government buildings are located near there. Choose any building along the mall strip to visit OR learn more about it‘s history.

7. Take pictures of places you visited in Washington D.C. and keep a journal. Share your journal or scrapbook with others.

8. Collect local recipes from Washington D.C. Prepare a recipe and share it with others OR visit “A Taste of DC” festival.

9. Over 140 countries have embassies in Washington D.C.. They are very elegant and have many examples of arts, crafts, and traditions from their native lands. Visit an embassy OR explore a new country and learn about it.

10. Many theaters care located in the Washington Area. Some are the Kennedy Center, The National Theater, and the Arena Stage. Visit a theater or watch a play in D. C.

11. Washington has many fine art galleries and museums including; the National Gallery of Art, Capital Children’s Museum and The Museum of African Art. Visit a specially designed program in a gallery or museum OR research a gallery and complete an art project about what you learned.

12. The Washington Monument honors George Washington. There are several other memorials or monuments throughout Washington D. C. Plan to visit one and find out its importance.

13. Complete a service project helping others. Some interesting projects include making baby quilts for the Children’s Hospital, collecting food for the needy, landscaping a elder or disabled persons home, or making happy hats for cancer patients.

14. The Smithsonian Institution began in 1829 as a building with a small collection of items. Today, the Smithsonian shares and displays in different buildings throughout the Washington D.C. area. Chose a building to visit OR learn more about one of the wonderful buildings and their displays.

15. Research one of the following crafts: Sewing, weaving, beading jewelry, or sculpting. Locate someone skilled in one of the above crafts and ask them to share their skills OR teach yourself.

16. Visit Rock Creek Park or one of the parklands in Washington DC. Search for 8 different plants, trees or animals. Share your findings with others. (For extra: Create leaf rubbings)

17. The National Zoo was established in 1889, and it is a great place to visit and enjoy exciting exhibits. Complete a zoo safari and visit 8 different exhibits OR go on a safari hunt and explore different animals in books OR visit www.natzoo.si.edu/nzphome.htm.

This patch program will help its participants learn more about the history and sites in this state. If you have the privilege of visiting this state, you can complete some of these requirements there. It would be helpful to learn more about the state prior to your visit. Use the library and the internet to research more.