Academic Programs –> U.S. Capitol –> Ms. Dalton's class, Burrville Elementary School
| The US Capitol |
| During this unit, students examine the three branches of government, with particular focus on the legislative branch. They explore the composition of Congress and the ways voting power is determined in its two houses. Students also explore Washington, DC's lack of voting representation in Congress and ways in which that fact can influence their lives. In addition, students discover the history of the Capitol itself, including its move from Philadelphia to Washington, DC and the significant architectural enhancements it has undergone since its completion in 1800. When students visit the Capitol, they get to explore the Capitol's vast rotunda, National Statuary Hall, and Crypt, learning, at each stop, about the different people and events depicted throughout. |
 |  |
| Students examine paintings on the ceiling of the rotunda. (top left) The class pauses for a photo while preparing to enter the Capitol. (top right) Students examine a replica of the Declaration of Independence. (right) Students walk the grounds of the US Capitol. (below right) While visiting the National Statuary Hall (formerly the House Chamber), students learn about the marble and bronze statues donated by each state. (below left) |  |
 |  |