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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

How Does My Government Grow?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify the core democratic values. They explain how the values affect their life in America. They also relate the topic of philantrophy to the core values.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Planning a Railroad

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students use a topographical map to plan a route from Doknner Summit to Truckee, then compare it to the route selected by Theodore Judah.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Homophones

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this homophones worksheet, students will circle the correct homophone for each picture. There are two word choices for each picture.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

United States All the Way

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students create patriotic books about the United States and some of its special symbols.
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Interactive
Curated OER

Homonyms- Quiz 39

For Students 4th - 5th
In this homonyms worksheet, learners complete a 20 question multiple choice on-line interactive quiz about the correct use of homonyms in sentences.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mapping Your Neighborhood

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students define and outline their neighborhoods using GIS (geographic information systems) or a regional map and relate their neighborhoods to the principles of Smart Growth.
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Website
Other

Architect of the Capitol:history of the u.s. Capitol Building

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides information on the U.S. Capitol Complex. Find information on the buildings themselves, the upkeep, history, and conservation efforts.
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Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: The United States Capitol Building

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
A comprehensive site that provides three lesson plans which explain what takes place in the U.S. Capitol Building. This thorough site describes the function of the Capitol Building and includes many photos of both the building itself and...
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Interactive
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Georgia State Capitol Virtual Tour

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore Georgia's State Capitol building located in Atlanta, Georgia. Tour the grounds outside, explore the inside of the Capitol, and learn about its rich history and the important work that takes place inside this state government...
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Handout
Other

The Story of Georgia's Capitols and Capital Cities

For Students 3rd - 8th
Trace the history of Georgia's capital cities, from Savannah to Atlanta, as well as the history of the capitol buildings.
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Handout
Other

The Story of Georgia's Capitols and Capital Cities

For Students 3rd - 8th
Trace the history of Georgia's capital cities, from Savannah to Atlanta, as well as the history of the capitol buildings.
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Website
Other

Architect of the Capitol: Architect's Virtual Capitol

For Students 9th - 10th
Multimedia-rich tour of the U.S. Capitol.
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Website
Other

Texas Bob: Texas State Capitol Building

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the construction of the Texas Capitol that began in 1882. Included are excerpts from Sam Houston's speech on accepting the new Capitol building, and photographs.
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Handout
US Senate

U.s. Capitol Virtual Tour : A "Capitol" Experience

For Students 3rd - 8th
Panoramic views and historical information about the U.S. Capitol building. It's like you're really there! Requires frames-enabled browser, 16" monitor at 800 x 600 resolution.
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Website
US Capitol Visitor Center

U.s. Capitol Visitor Center: 1820 1861: Holding the Union Together

For Students 9th - 10th
American history from 1820-1861 is interwoven with the history of the Capitol as it was expanded to accommodate a growing government body. A timeline of significant events in the debates over slavery, the addition of free and slave...
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Website
Other

The United States Capitol: Architect

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Capitol homepage offers information on: construction, architecture, works of art, the grounds, current projects, and other gov't buildings.
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Website
US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Government Buildings: The u.s. Capitol (3 5)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Provides brief historical facts on the U.S. Capitol, home of Congress in Washington, DC.
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Handout
Lone Star Junction

Lone Star Junction: The Capitols of Texas

For Students 4th - 8th
Information about the eight different capitol buildings used by Texas from the start of the Republic of Texas up to the present. Includes drawings and later photos.
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Website
Curated OER

National Park Service: North Carolina State Capitol

For Students 9th - 10th
A teaching unit designed for grades 5-12. Students will examine North Carolina's early history and learn how Raleigh became the state's permanent capital. They will also probe into the building history of North Carolina's State House and...
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Website
US House of Representatives

Office of the Clerk: Around the Capitol: A Tour of the Capitol

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A brief "tour" of the U.S. Capitol building. Identify the special architectural features of the home to Congress.
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Activity
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Picturing America: State Capitol, Columbus, Ohio [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the design and construction of Ohio's capitol building.
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Handout
Texas State Preservation Board

Texas State Preservation Board: Texas State Capitol

For Students 9th - 10th
The State Capitol Building of Texas is profiled and important trivia is supplied on its size and architecture.
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Website
US House of Representatives

Office of the Clerk: Kids in the House: Art History: Apotheosis of Washington

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A review of the artwork of Constantino Brumidi which is found in the U.S. Capitol building. Identify the meanings of each image present in the rotunda.
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs: Building Big: Domes

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of resources about domes that includes basic facts about domes, challenges faced by dome builders, famous domes from around the world, and a lab that helps you understand different kinds of materials used to construct domes....