We began with a review of the three branches of government. We discussed the main responsibilities of each and the people involved. We then read, Washington D.C.: The U.S. Capital by Blake Hoena. This selection told about the area and land of Washington D.C., described the Mall area and some its landmarks (such as the Washington Monument, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, and other war memorials), and told about the Smithsonian Institute. We completed her American Symbols booklet by adding the Washington Monument and The Capitol.