Introduction
What are some of the most important man-made monuments and landmarks in the United States? The United States of America is home to many important monuments and landmarks. Washington D.C., our nation's capital, is home to some monuments and landmarks, such as the Washington Monument and the White House.
Task
Start your journey by gaining an overview of American monuments and landmarks. Your task is to visit the National Parks Service website, research four monuments and landmarks, and write one fact about each one. After you are done with your research you will select one monument or landmark and tell your classmates all about it.
Monuments and Landmarks you have to research are:
Gateway Arch
The Golden Gate Bridge
Jefferson Memorial
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington D.C
Lincoln Memorial
Mount Rushmore
Pearl Harbor Museum
September 11 Memorial and Museum
Statue of Liberty
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
U.S. Capitol
Washington Monument
White House
Process
In this web quest, you will research different national monuments and landmarks.
Part 1
Students will click on the links below to gather information about major monuments and landmarks in the United States.
https://www.nps.gov/state/dc/index.htm
https://www.nps.gov/state/mo/index.htm
https://www.nps.gov/state/ca/index.htm
https://www.nps.gov/state/sd/index.htm
https://www.nps.gov/state/hi/index.htm
https://www.nps.gov/state/ny/index.htm
https://www.nps.gov/state/va/index.htm
Part 2
Pick four monuments and landmarks that are of interest to you. Learn important facts about its construction and history.
Part 3
Now that you have collected your information, decide which four national monuments you would like to present.
Evaluation
1. Make sure to turn in your worksheet with the answers complete to your teacher!
Conclusion
You did it! You have learned how to independently research and find information using the internet. Congratulations on a job well done!