D.C. Webquest

Washington, D.C. Webquest

• This webquest follows the itinerary for Huntsville School's 5th graders' trip to Washington, D.C. The museums are not included, since available pictures only show the buildings' exteriors, not the actual exhibits inside the museums.

  • Read the question(s), then click the link to go to a page that will help you answer the question(s). You are linked to the page where you will find the answer(s). DO NOT click around a lot, or you will get confused.

  • Click the back button to go back to the webquest page.

  • Record your answer(s) on a separate sheet of paper.

  • Enjoy yourselves:)

Name:

1. The first destination for this trip is Gettysburg Battlefield. Which state is Gettysburg located in, and which war was the battle fought during?

2. The second destination for this trip is Arlington National Cemetery. Open this link to see one picture taken at the cemetery, then click back to answer the following question:Who or What is the soldier guarding and why?

Arlington National Cemetery

Arlington Cemetery has been set aside to honor those who have served our nation beginning with the Civil War and continuing through today. You may even witness a funeral occuring. As many as 24 funerals take place each day.

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is guarded 24 hours a day every day. Throughout the day a special ceremony takes place when the guards change. During this time visitors stand in silence to show their respect to those who died in battles to protect our freedom.

Click Here then click on the tab labeled Changing of the Guard Ritual to read about the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns. 3a. What is the significance of the number 21? 3b. How many hours per day is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier guarded?

Other sites to see while in Arlington Cemetery are The Eternal Flame at President John Kennedy's gravesite, the memorial to the Challenger Crew, and Arlington House.

The third destination provides time to explore the Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Memorial and the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial.

4. What do the 36 columns of the Lincoln Memorial represent?

5. What famous speech was delivered there?

Click here to see a picture of the Korean War Memorial then click back to answer the following questions.

6. During what years was the Korean War fought?

7. Who fought against whom?

Open the picture of the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial then click back to answer the following question:

8. How are the names arranged on The Wall ?

Open the picture of the FDR Memorial then click back to answer the following questions:

9. What do the initials FDR mean? 10. What two facts distinguish FDR from the other American presidents?

Open the picture of the U.S. Capitol Building then click back to answer the following questions:

11. Who works in the Capitol Building?

12. What is the name of the statue on top of the dome and

13. Is the person male or female?

Open the picture of the Jefferson Memorial then click back to answer the following question:

14. What famous document did Jefferson write that makes him worthy of a memorial?

Open the WWII Memorial Picture titled View from the Washington Monument then click back to answer the following question:

15. How are the state pillars arranged around the pool in the World War II Memorial?

Finally, we are nearing the end--no questions, please explore Mt. Vernon .

Hope you enjoyed your trip:)

Mrs. Foley, Mrs. Harris, and Mrs. Edrington

If you finish before time is called, please use this link to see additional pictures and read additional information about many of the destinations listed above.