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Learn About 8th Grade's 1st Day in DC 5/19/2015

5/20/2015
Learn About 8th Grade

Basilica

May 19, 2015: Day 1

Basilica: 

The Basilica is beautiful and there are many wonderful mosaics.  Emiko

The Basilica is the 8th largest basilica in the world. Andrew

  • What we liked: How beautiful the Mosaics were - Jake
  • What was our favorite thing? The Jesus Mosaic was my favorite thing because the size of it amazed me. - Salah
  • Why was it important to visit the Basilica?  To observe and learn about the different works of art.  The displays were amazing and worth it! - Patrick

Holocaust Memorial:

We read Daniels story. We saw how he went from his wealthy house in Germany to the Jewish Ghetto. Emiko

  • Thoughts: Sad; depressing, but informing. Interesting to see what is war really like. -Julia R
  • What we learned: the sad the story of David - Juliana J
  • Why was it important to visit the Holocaust Museum? To see that this actually happened and to prevent it from happening again. - Tess B.

Jefferson Memorial:

  • The memorial has a statue of Thomas Jefferson that is 19 ft tall.  Jenna

Washington Memorial:

  • Thoughts: it was very cool to see the difference in the colors of bricks. It was very tall and we took lots of pictures - Julie B.
  • What we learned: it is 555 ft tall and 5.5 in. - Patrick & Gabby
  • Why was it important to visit the Washington Memorial: I didn't know that it was originally for George Washington’s tomb.  Rachael

FDR Memorial:

  • This memorial really moved me; it truly showed me how hard this president worked to improve our country.  Fiona
  • The memorial has 4 sections for the 4 terms of Presidency. Jimmy

The white house:

I loved that there were barriers that looked like pots filled with flowers. Emily

  • Thoughts: was very far away but still beautiful despite the snipers - Jake
  • What we learned: There are barriers used to keep onlookers distance from the White House. - Patrick

Ronald Reagan Trade Center

  • Thoughts: The food was great.  Jake

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