The City of U.S.
A Virtual Field Trip to Washington, D.C.Join Us for a Monumental Trip to Washington, D.C.
For many students, a trip to Washington, D.C. is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that opens their eyes to an exciting world beyond their classrooms. Discovery Education and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcome students to a behind-the-scenes Virtual Field Trip to experience the history and beauty of our nation’s capital.
Designed for students in grades 4-8, this action-packed tour features remarkable special guests and give viewers an inside look at six landmark locations:
- The White House
- The U.S. Capitol Building
- The Supreme Court
- The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
- Arlington National Cemetery and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Featuring Inspiring Special Guests
Dr. Jill Biden
First Lady of the United States of America
The Honorable Jane L. Campbell
President & CEOU.S. Capitol Historical Society
Luke McCloud
Former ClerkSupreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor
Secretary Deb Haaland
U.S. Department of the InteriorYolanda King
GranddaughterDr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. Allison Finkelstein
Senior HistorianArlington National Cemetery
Staff Sergeant Evan McIntosh
Relief CommanderTomb of the Unknown Soldier
Dr. Jennifer Lavasseur
Smithsonian Institution
The City of U.S. Virtual Field Trip is made possible through the generous support of Comcast Community Impact and their commitment to connecting communities and inspiring learning wherever learning happens.
The City of U.S. Virtual Field Trip
Resources for Educators, Students, & Families
We’ve curated a variety of resources and content to help engage your students, including:
- The City of U.S. Educator Companion Guide
- The City of U.S. Afterschool Guide
- The City of U.S. Family Guide
If you have Discovery Education, you can also find these additional new resources in service:
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