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Walking Tour: Explorers

Throughout its history, the U.S. military has explored — first over the earth via land and sea, then into the skies, and finally into space. This legacy of exploration can be seen here at Arlington National Cemetery, the final resting place of many people who expanded our understanding of the earth, air, and space.
  • Length: 3.5 miles
  • Starting point: Section 2 (0.4 miles from Welcome Center)
  • Exertion Level: High

Lifelong Learners: Explorers Buried at ANC

Learn about the history of explorations and missions carried out by individuals buried at Arlington National Cemetery — from polar explorers to astronauts.

Lesson Plan: Analyzing Opinion Writing

In this social studies lesson plan (for grades 9-12), students explore how major news events can be interpreted in various ways by analyzing opinion pieces related to the Challenger and Columbia space shuttle disasters.
Students will discuss the difference between objective and subjective writing and the place for each within journalism. They are then assigned to write their own opinion piece on a news topic of their choice.
  • One class period (90 minutes), plus homework

Lesson Plan: Facts and Opinions in the News

In this social studies lesson plan (for grades 6-8), students analyze articles related to the Challenger and Columbia space shuttle disasters to learn the difference between facts and opinions, and how they can both be used in journalism.
After discussing the articles, students will write their own fact and opinion statements on a chosen topic.
  • One class period (60 minutes)

Lesson Plan: The Powell Expeditions

Using the Powell Expeditions of 1869 and 1871, students (grades 4-6) will be introduced to social studies skills and themes, including analyzing primary sources.
John Wesley Powell was an American explorer and geologist. In 1869 and 1871, he led pathbreaking expeditions that mapped and described the geology, plants, and animals of the Colorado River and Grand Canyon. In this lesson, students work in small groups and use primary sources from the Powell Expeditions to practice primary source analysis, historical comprehension, and teamwork.
  • One class period (45-60 minutes)