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=Welcome to the DCGlog WIKI!= This wiki is the product of government classes who decided it was important to know about the important features of our nation's capitol.

=Our Project:= This project revolves around the following central question: What are the important features of our nation's capitol?

Your project is going to be to create a glog which will both inform and highlight important information about your assigned site including general information about the site, interesting, odd or surprising local folklore associated with it, and its historical significance. This glog will be housed on this wiki and provide the elementary students with important background information as they prepare to visit these sites in person during their yearly field trip.
 * Assignment:**

1. Pick a landmark off of Mrs. Martens' board. 2. Read the assignment description, directions, resources, assessment tools, and calendar on homepage of this wiki. 3. Research using links in Resources area and books to find out the following about your site: A. The history of the landmark: pay special attention to the reason(s) why it was built (if it was constructed) or why the location is significant if there is no structure. B. Discover why people go there: be sure to include any relevant information. C. What does it represent in American history? How does it add to the richness of the fabric of America and the world? 4. Get your account log-in information from your teacher for Glogster. 5. Construct a glog that includes the following items:
 * Directions:**
 * Introductory Paragraph: This must include general information about your site like its location, age, description of appearance, features to visit/see, hours of operation (if any). In addition, this paragraph must include the historical significance of your landmark, and any interesting, odd or surprising local folklore associated with your landmark. It should be written in Standard English with correct grammar, conventions and syntax.
 * Pictures and Facts: This glog must include at least 10 pictures in addition to Embedded Multimedia (see below). Each picture should include a label, a citation and an accurate, informational, appropriate and interesting description.
 * Embedded Multimedia: Informative examples of each type of media should be included in your glog. You can use audio files (pre-recorded or made yourself), videos and/or animations (.gifs). Your glog should include at least 2 of the 3 types.


 * Resources:**

Resources can be found for each landmark at @http://www.delicious.com/charleenemartens These resources are meant as a starting point only! You should do more research when getting information about your assigned site. Resources can also be found in the school library, your local library, and on the World Wide Web.

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 * Assessment Tools:**