This is a greek sculpture of a young girl. It is one of the best kept statues, it doesn't have much damage.

-Sara Harju

The Amish Country was really cool. We learned that the Amish people coexist with the english (us) . You can tell which house is amish and which one isn't by seeing if they have green vynil shades. You can tell a person that is amish by seeing that they wear solid colored dresses with white bonnets and a white apron. When a girl is ready todate, she will wear a little black bonnet to chruch on sunday. If a boy offers to drive her home, then that means he's interested.

-Sara Harju

This is the glider that influenced the wright brothers to invent the airplane. Built by Otto Lilienthal, the hang glider had wings and tail surfaces covered with doped cotton cloth and a horizontal stabilizer connected to the frame by a picot at the front and the rudder. When the pilot moved his torso and legs, it would alter the gravity location and provided limited control.

-Sara Harju

This shows how the balloon can lift things that are lighter than itself.

-Sara Harju

This shows how one piston falls faster than the other because the taller one has more density, therefore, it is slower.

-Sara Harju

The cylinders stop first because they have air drag resistance because of their size. The cone shaped ones go fasted because they are aerodynamic.

-Sara Harju

This exhibit called winging it tells all about the aerodynamic build of an airplanes wings.When they tilt downward, the air flows easily over them, when they tilt upwards, thereis air drag resistance and the plane slows down.

-Sara Harju

In 1923 in this airplane, U.S. army air service pilots macready and kelly made the first non top flight across the United States from Long Island to San Diego.

-Sara Harju

I really liked this exhibit because it was the first lunch table where whites and blacks could eat together without being segregated.

-Sara Harju

George Washington had rejected someone putting his face on a coin. He chose lady liberty instead so that americans could be inspiredby the power of liberty and not the president.

The American Red Cross nurses were sent with supplies and equipment to aid U.S. soldiers during the Spanish-American war. This vehicle was an ambulance. In 1898, 761 soldiers died of gastronintestinal disease.

This picture was at the ceremony at the tomb of the unknown soldier. They were switching guards and the schools got to lay the reeths. The kids that went up from our school were Gabby Bragg, Daniel Benam, Ben Hewitt, and Jessica Moats. It was very emotional. Even though I don't know anyone who died during war, it made me realize that so many people lost loved ones during this war.

This building is the Washington Monument. It is the worlds tallest stone structure and the worlds tallest obelisk. It stands at 555ft 5 1/8 in. The monument is made from marble, granite, and bluestone gneiss. It was built to commemorate the first US President, General George Washington.

This is the statue of liberty. It was designed by Frederic Bartholdi and it was a symbol of freedom. It was completed by october 28th 1866. The statue was gift for the United States from France. -lindsey haas

The group repessents various types who joined the confederates. On the very top, is Robert E. Lee. This is called the Virginia Memorial. It was dedicated on June 6, 1917 at
Gettysburg National Battlefield. It taught me that Gettysburg was a huge turing point in the war. If the confederates would've won this battle, they could've won the war. Miles

-Jesse

Science 3:

The effect of light coming out from the torch from the statue of liberty was by having a copper torch covered in 24 carrot gold leaf.

-Jesse

Science 2: Jefferson Memorial

It was built during the second world war when there was a steel shortage. A plaster version was made and then replaced after the war with bronze, which was more scientifically sturdy.

Science 1:

Skyscrapers as tall as the Rockefeller Center actually move with the wind; this is why it feels shaky when inside this 70 story building.

Math 3:

What is the size of the WWII memorial?

337 feet long, 240 feet wide
337 x 240 = 80,880 square feet.
- Jesse

How many people died in WWII?

4,043 gold stars. Each one represents 100 soldiers. 4,043 x 100 = 404,300 died in WWII.

-Jesse

Math 1:
How often are the TOTUS guards changed in a year?
2 x 24 = 48
48 x 360 = 17,280 times in a year

-Jesse

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

•The guard takes 21 steps while he paces representing the 21 gun salute.  
•Here rests in honored glory an American soldier known but to God.
•The people there are very serious and are respectful towards the tomb. -Jesse

World War 2 Memorial

•There are 56 identical white pillars one for each of the 48 states plus 8 territories and countries.  There is an arch with the word Pacific inscribed as a tribute to the Pacific battles.
•So many people died in the war so it game me a sad feeling. - Jesse

Thomas Jefferson Memorial

•It was a neoclassical dome based off the pantheon in Rome.  Jefferson was an architect because he supported classical architecture.  The inscriptions on the interior walls are taken from the declaration of independence and other writings.
•Jefferson has a serums face.
•People were happy because of what he had done for our country.

Vietnam Memorial

•V shaped wall, one end points to the Washington Monument, the other points to the Lincoln Memorial.  Inscribed in the wall are the names of more then 58,000 people killed in the war or MIA.
No quotes or statues.
•It was amazing to think that that many people had died in the war.  This caused a sad feeling. -Jesse

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Lincoln Memorial

•Each column represents one state of the union At the time of Lincoln death.  The names of the 48 states when the statue was completed are carved in the memorial.  Plaques with Alaska and Hawaii were added later.  
•The Gettysburg address is inscribed.
•Lincoln has a serious face.
•People seemed happy because of what Lincoln had done.
-Jesse

Important people were buried here.

Arlington National Cemetery

This is the cemetery where many important people are buried.  Anyone in the armed forces is eligible to be buried there.  Veterans who reached the age if 60 can also be buried there.
  Anyone who was honorarily discharged and rated 30% disabled or more prior to October 1, 1949 can be buried there.  There are also many other ways to be buried at Arlington.  John F Kennedy's and his brothers gravesite were boy very interesting.  John Kennedy had a never ending flame and his brother had a fountain.  They did not give me a sad feeling, but a happy one, that their spirits would live forever.  In the changing of the guard ceremony at the tomb of the unknown soldier one guard takes the place of another guard in protecting the tomb.  One guard comes up to another and he moves his rifle.  They walk with each other in coordinating steps too.  It is significant because it is a way of honoring the soldiers who are unknown.  It is a big honor that our school got to participate in the wreath ceremony because it allowed us to honor the unknown soldiers.  It was a very interesting feeling being here at Arlington Cemetery because so many I'm- Jesse

Some interesting facts that I learned about the Amish are:
•They all have green lamp shades to cook down the house, since they cannot have electricity.
•Children get out of school at the end of eighth grade and then write in a notebook for another year, the. Then education is complete.
•Amish refer to the non-Amish as the 'English'. - Jesse

River rafting was very fun. We went through levels 1-3 rapids. There was also very nice scenery that we saw on the Shenandoah. The whether changed a lot, but it was never cold. - Jesse

This is the place where the North defeated the South in a skirmish.  The North positioned all their cannons at the top of the hill and the fired down at the South.  The North had very powerful cannons, some of which could shoot up to two miles. - Jesse

We also so many other interesting places in New York city like ground zero, wall street, central park, and the Met.  They were all very exciting places to see. -Jesse

It was very interesting being near the Statue of Liberty.  It is one of the United States' most iconic landmarks so it was very breathtaking to see it. -Jesse

Time Square was very crowded.  There was a lit of sensory overload because there were so many people and so much going on.  It would be very easy for someone to get claustrophobic in Times Square.  I was not able to get a photo in Times Square so instead I will use this picture to show the immensity of New York. - Jesse

In the 17th century village there were many interesting people with different occupations.  One was from England.  He was fixing a fence.  All the people seemed hard at work, like the blacksmith, who was crafting items in his shop. - Jesse

One of the native skills of the Wampanoag included making ovens using rocks and fire.  This was very useful to cook meat.  It is important to preserve culture because it makes it much easier for someone to learn about history when they see it happening-Jesse

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Freedom Trail

The Granary Burial Ground was where many important people were buried including Paul Revere and the parents of Benjamin Franklin.

At the Old State house many important political figures debated the future of the British Colonies.  Just outside the courthouse is where the Boston Massacre occurred.  The Old North Church is where a lantern was lit that showed whether the British forces would come by land or by sea (one if by land, two if by sea).  The Paul Revere House is where Paul Revere lived during the Revolution.  It is near the north end of Boston. -Jesse

The tomb of the unknown soldier is a memorial to all the soldiers who were killed and were never found. The soldier inside the tomb was blown apart, and could not be identified. The wreath laying ceremony is meant to honor the soldier and all other soldiers like him.
Sophie. History.

National Heritage Museum

The year 1775 was the start of the revolution.  General Gage created the minutemen to confiscate weapons hidden by the local militia.  Paul Revere rode on the minuteman trail to notify the patriots that the redcoats were coming.  I though that the presentation was very interesting and helpful in understanding the minuteman trail. -Jesse

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This is plimoth plantation. It was established in the 17th century by english colonists. They were the first people who came to America to abstain religious persecution and to pursue religious division from the church of England

This is a memorial to the 7 crew members of the challenger, which fell apart 73 seconds after takeoff on january 28th, 1986. They're names were Michael J. Smith, Ronald McNair, Dick Scobee, Elison Onizuka, Christa McAuliffe, Gregory Jarvis,and Judith Resnik.
Sophie. History.

This picture shows the Lincoln Memorial. Abraham Lincoln stands out from the other presidents because he is known for saving the union, and leading the country through the difficult times of the civil war. His speeches are among the best known in all of history, and his honest and brave character made him a hero to the people. This country will always remember Abraham Lincoln as one of our best presidents.
Sophie. History.

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The Korean War memorial is statues of the soldiers who fought in the Korean war. The memorial is surrounded by a wall covered in the faces of soldiers. This memorial is meant to honor the Korean War veterans and remind us all of the high price of protecting freedom.
Sophie. History.

The world war II memorial is ringed by 50 columns, each one representing a state. They are bound together by a huge rope, which symbolizes the unity of the country.
Sophie. History.

This picture shows the vietnam memorial, a huge black wall covered with the names of the soldiers who died in the vietnam war. The wall symbolizes death and loss because black is the color of death, but it also symbolizes hope, because the names are written in white. This memorial makes me feel sad that so many people had to give their lives to help their country.
Sophie. History.

(Sorry, I think this picture is sideways) When Americans wanted to give George Washington a place in the Rotunda of the capitol building, they asked sculptor Horatio Greenough to build a statue of him. Greenough tried to create a timeless masterpeice, but most people didn't appreciate it, so it was never used.
Sophie. History

British troops in the 1700s wore bright red uniforms, which were expensive and rare. The king wanted to show everyone that even his army's uniforms were better than eveyone else's. When they wre stationed in the colonies, instead of being admired and respected, the soldiers were laughed at and called "lobsterbacks."
Sophie. History.

When a new coin is created, it usually shows a ruler or important person from that country. But George Washington wanted to show liberty as the most important image in America, so for the last 200 years, endless coins have pictured lady Liberty instead of a past president.
-Sophie. History.

The group repessents various types who joined the confederates. On the very top, is Robert E. Lee. this is called the Virginia Memorial. It was dedicated on June 6, 1917
miles

Lexington Green

Lexington was a significant place during the American Revolution because it is where the first battle took place.  The battle took place on April 19, 1775. -Jesse

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A Day in DC

Getting a briefing from Steve about riding the Metro.  Look like we'll be traveling by foot and subway today. -G

Lincoln Memorial

It's always great to see this iconic memorial in person.  I asked several students where they might have seen this memorial before with just a few exclaiming that it's on the back of a penny.  A student digs deep in their packet and others swarm around, "Oh yea, it is!"  I point out that the memorial is also on the back of a $5 bill.  It was almost as if they never noticed!  Here's another of Daniel Chester French's sculptures.  A name very common on this trip: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Chester_French -G

Korean War Memorial

19 larger-than-life statues in a patrolling triangle formation depict a number of emotions.  They are looking in a number of directions with facial expressions showing exhaustion and anxiety.  The granite wall on the adjacent path reflects the 19 soldiers to show a total of 38, representing the 38th parallel.  "Freedom is not free." - G

Blogging Delay!

After intensely blogging during our visit to that National Mall and Smithsonian Museums, we hit a hidden posting limit.  After looking up the problem showing up on our phones, others claimed that once the post limit is reached, the blog prevents mobile posts for 24 hours.  We agreed to take care of the rest of our posts when we came home.
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We chose gallery 109. It has many hands on equipment, and diagrams to help explain stuff. We chose it because it has many fun and interesting ways to learn about flying. Miles

Arlington national cemetery.
the significance of the cemetery is that it is a burial ground for over 1000s graves of men and woman and children. it takes a certain criteria to be buried here. For example, you need to be a medal of honor recipiant. some people haven't meet the criteira but are still buried. JFK and the lee marvin are buried here. they were both great men who served the country. miles

Changing of the guard ceremony. This ceremony is where guards exchange shifts to guard the tomb. One guard relives the other guard of his duties. The soliders are commanded by their commanding leader to do a step-by-step ceremony. this is significant because the guards exchange duties to guard a tomb 24/7, 365 days a year. miles

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Lunar Exploration (Henry)

Built in the 60's, America just discovered the moon with this.  Its many pictures of the moon depicting the moon.  It was like the first satellite. 

Fokker T-2 (Henry)

Macready and Kelly were the first men to go across the country in airplane.  They had the original ideas for transcontinental flight.  They flew from Long Island to San Diego.

The Weight Brothers (Henry)

I picked this room because it was the initial place in flight.  This motivated many more people to make today's society. 

General Motors Hall (Henry)

I picked this part because I love transportation.  I also picked this because it is interesting to see the different modes of transportation.  The most important reason though is because I like seeing how people tracked in early American history. 

First Ladies (Henry)

I think the first lady exhibit is interesting to see because of their opinions. It has all of the dresses of the first ladies.  It is interesting to see how the dressess changed over time.

1939 (Henry)

This was very interesting to see the major events in 1939.  Few examples were alcatraz in the wizard of oz.   It was very retro like it was in 1939.

Natural History (Henry)

Because I like looking at ancient things, we went to the natural history museum.  We saw animals and fossils.  The museum was also interesting because it showed the history of animals. 

Jefferson Memorial (Henry)

This memorial commemorates Jefferson, one of the best presidents and men in his era and or all time.  The building has a cement dome on the top, like his in Monticello.  Jeferson wanted many things, like freedom of speech, justice, and literature. 

World War 2 (Henry)

World war 2 was one of the biggest wars around the world.  It was so big, many people died.  For every star, that represents 100 people that died because of the war.  There were too many stars to count.  In the middle, there is a huge water fountain, ever lasting like remembering all the people that died because of the war. 

Vietnam Memorial (Henry)

The Vietnam memorial has a huge grass field with two statues.  The statues are with soldiers and nurses.  The faces are very emotional, showing the feelings of war.