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Preserve, Protect, Connect – Assateague National Park
The National Mall is a large park in the middle of Washington, D.C. It is home to many important buildings and monuments. On one end of the mall is the US Capitol. On the other end is the Lincoln Memorial. This popular monument includes a marble statue of President Abraham Lincoln. The mall also features a tall obelisk called the Washington Monument. This tower is meant to honor President George Washington. In addition, museums such as the Natural History Museum lie along the mall.
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Making Connections
Text-to-Self
Have you ever traveled to the Mid-Atlantic? If so, what was your favorite part? If not, what would you like to see there?
Text-to-Text
Have you read about other regions of the United States? How were those regions similar to and different from the Mid-Atlantic?
Text-to-World
There are many regions around the world. With the help of an adult, research a region in a different country. Write a few sentences about what makes this region special.