Land Use
Vocabulary
Classroom Expectations
DC History
100

Where people live

Residential use of land.

100

The countryside or openland, not a lot ofpeople, a slowerpace of life, and aclose connection tonature

Rural

100

Respect Every Voice

Listen actively when others are speaking

100

Who chose the location for the new capital city?

George Washington

200

Where goods are bought and/or sold

Commercial use of land.

200

 A town or a big city,lots of houses andbuildings, a lot ofpeople , fast paced .

Urban

200

Build Community

Treat classmates and teachers with empathy and fairness

200

What was Pierre Charle L'Enfant's dream for the city? 

"His dream was to build a city magnificent enough to grace a great nation."

300

Where things are made.

Industrial use of land. 

300

A place or monument that makes easy to know what city I am at. 

Landmark 

300

Think Critically & Creatively

Use evidence to support your ideas and opinions

300

What river is the capital built near

Potomac or Anacostia

400

Where people have fun

Recreational use of land. 

400

An important or famous citizen is...

Prominent

400

Take Responsibility

Own your actions and words

400

Where was L'Enfant from? 

France

500

Where government buildings, schools and other public institutions are located. 

Institutional use of land. 

500

A city that is amazing, kingly, impressive, grand is...

Majestic

500

Celebrate Identity

Share your own background andtraditions proudly...be who you are. 

500

Was L'Enfant treated fairly? Provide evidence

Teacher decides.