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District of Columbia Fun Facts
U.S. Census Bureau
Class Brain.com - Washington DC
Start gathering all the information and images you need to make an A+ state report project for school.
Explore the States - District of Columbia
From the Library of Congress. Games and stories of America's past.
50 States.com - Washington DC
Fast Facts & Trivia
RoadsideAmerica.com - District of Columbia
Find District of Columbia travel tips, stories, field reports and maps for unusual tourist attractions and landmarks.
Awesome America - Washington DC
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Washington, District of Columbia Map/Quiz Printout
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National Postal Museum Programs
Learning that Delivers! The National Postal Museum offers a creative selection of programs that attract a wide audience base of all ages, genders, ethnicities, and interests. Whether it be a workshop, film, family program, lecture, or performance, the Museum's Postal Pastimes provide participants with a quality visitation experience that makes learning exciting, enriching, and interactive.
National Museum of the American Indian Programs
The National Museum of the American Indian is the sixteenth museum of the Smithsonian Institution. It is the first national museum dedicated to the preservation, study, and exhibition of the life, languages, literature, history, and arts of Native Americans. Established by an act of Congress in 1989, the museum works in collaboration with the Native peoples of the Western Hemisphere to protect and foster their cultures by reaffirming traditions and beliefs, encouraging contemporary artistic expression, and empowering the Indian voice.
National Building Museum
Created by an act of Congress in 1980, the National Building Museum is America's premier cultural institution dedicated to exploring and celebrating architecture, design, engineering, construction, and urban planning. Since opening its doors in 1985, the Museum has become a vital forum for exchanging ideas and information about such topical issues as managing suburban growth, preserving landmarks and communities, and revitalizing urban centers.
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Local homeschooling groups, classes, and events for District of Columbia
Notification of Intent to Home School Form
Frequently Asked Questions - Home Schooling in the District of Columbia
Office of the State Superintendent of Education
National Building Museum Homeschool Day
Northern Virginia Home Education Conference
NOVA and Washington D.C. Metropolitan Areas
“District of Columbia Home Schooling.” Notice of Final Ruling
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State Facts
District of Columbia is an independent city and became the capital of the United States on June 11, 1800.
Abbreviation - DC
Nickname - D.C.
Motto - "Justia Omnibus" - Justice for All
Song - The Star-Spangled Banner
Bird - Wood Thrush
Flower - American Beauty Rose
Area - approximately 68 square miles
District of Columbia field trips
National Capital Trolley Museum
The National Capital Trolley Museum preserves and interprets the heritage of electric and interurban railways of Washington, DC and environs for the benefit of present and future generations, while supplementing its collections with significant national and international objects to enhance its interpretive programs.
Hispanic Heritage Teaching Resources
From the Smithsonian - includes both online teaching resources and information for visitors to the museums.
Virtual field trip online
Audubon Naturalist Society School Programs
Welcome to the Audubon Naturalist Society, the largest and oldest independent environmental organization in the Washington, DC region. A pioneer in linking conservation activities with environmental education, ANS:
WHAT'S ON - Washington, DC
You're invited! Click any day - through December 2009 - to find tons of free
and inexpensive things-to-do that day with special attention to accessibility.
African American Civil War Memorial
In January 1999, the Civil War Memorial Museum opened to the public. Using photographs, documents and state of the art audio visual equipment, the museum helps visitors understand the African American's heroic and largely unknown struggle for freedom. The museum is located two blocks west of the Memorial in the historic Shaw neighborhood. To assist visitors, researchers, and descendants of USCT, the Museum also offers important educational and research tools.
Anacostia Park
Beneath the bustle of Washington, DC, the song of a meadowlark joins the sounds of friends, families, and fun. Authorized almost a hundred years ago as a multiple use park, Anacostia Park serves as a playground while protecting the natural scenery and water quality of the Anacostia River. The park serves as an example of how far-sighted urban planning serves today’s generation as well.
Rock Creek Park
Rock Creek Park is truly a gem in our nation’s capital. It offers visitors an opportunity to reflect and soothe their spirits through the beauty of nature. Fresh air, majestic trees, wild animals, and the ebb and flow of Rock Creek emanate the delicate aura of the forest.
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