Field Trip to the Capitol: Prepare with your family!

Good day! I am Alberto and will be the tour-guide on your trip to Washington.

Before we begin, spend some time with your family exploring American government with the below links. By reviewing each of them, you will learn what kind of government we have and how we create laws.

When you know more about our government, we can enjoy seeing where a lot of the legal decisions are made!

What kind of government does America have?

http://clerkkids.house.gov/images/capitol_map/capitol_lg.jpg

How are laws made in America?

After you have explored these links, ask your instructor when you may join me on our field trip!

What do you expect Washington to look like?

What do you expect the Capitol to look like?

We will click on arrows like these to get navigate our way around the Capitol!

Note to Educator

Last updated March 27, 2007
Created by Suzanne Ensmann © 2007