⭐Let’s all take a field trip! In this Virtual Field Trip, students will explore Washington D.C. to learn about the 3 branches of government. This virtual field trip in Google Slides & Seesaw contains video links, images, reading passages, exercises, writing activities, and more! Teach your students all about the 3 branches of government with this fun virtual field trip activity!

⭐This resource integrates a variety of social studies and reading skills. Students also complete reading and writing assignments along with watching videos and completing thought-provoking exercises. Incorporates key reading comprehension, writing, multimedia, interdisciplinary studies, and other skills.

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Key Features:

✏️Google Slides & Seesaw Formats – These interactive formats are perfect for classroom and distance learning. Slides are interactive and can be used as a fun and engaging exercise within the classroom or remotely.

✏️Engaging Interactive Slides & Virtual Video Read Alouds – Interactive slides & virtual video read-aloud take students inside the action.

✏️Reading Comprehension – Integrates key reading comprehension skills, multimedia, multiple sources, and more.

✏️Writing & Social Studies – This virtual field trip helps students understand more about the world around them and uses writing prompts to explore their reactions and ideas.

What’s Included:

1. History of the White House
2. Where Is the White House?
3. Before You Go: What’s a Democracy?
4. Let’s Take a Tour of Washington D.C.
5. The Three Branches of Government
6. Stop #1: The White House
7. The Executive Branch at the White House
8. The Executive Branch: The President
9. The Executive Branch: True or False
10. Let’s Explore: The White House
11. Stop #2: The U.S. Capitol Building
12. The Legislative Branch at the U.S. Capitol
13. What Does the Legislative Branch do?
14. Let’s Recap: The Powers of Congress
15. Stop #3: The Supreme Court Building
16. The Judicial Branch at Supreme Court
17. Let’s Learn: What Can the Justices Do?
18. Checks and Balances
19. Let’s Review: The 3 Branches of Government
20. Compare & Contrast: The 3 Branches
21. Stop #4: The Washington Monument
22. The Washington Monument Timeline
23. Stop #5: The Lincoln Memorial
24. Reflection
25. More to Explore!

Time to Complete:

This virtual field trip takes approximately 1 hour to complete. The time it takes to complete can vary based on your students. It can be completed in one session or broken up into multiple sessions.

Copyright & Terms of Use

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