Major themes or topics: local history, geography, landmarks, public figures, cultural events, artifacts, photographs, cardinal directions (N, S, E, W)

Key content: Students will use maps, critical thinking, reading and writing skills to discover information about DC’s history and culture to determine what makes it so unique.

Focus questions: What makes DC special? Why is DC different from all other U.S. cities? How has DC changed over time?

DCPS alignment: Grade 3 Social Studies, Unit 3 - Constitution to Capital City: DC History & Grade 3 ELA, Unit 5 - Washington, D.C.