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Washington, D.C. Trip for 11th and 12th grades

The Smithsonian Institution: This vast museum complex houses public exhibits
in the field of art, natural history, technology and science. A full day will
be spent at the Smithsonian with concentration on the following buildings:
Museum of American History (formerly the Museum of History &amp; Technology);
Hall of Graphic Arts (printing), Hall of Transportation, Hall of Underwater
Exploration, First Ladies' Hall, National Postage Stamp Collection, and Flag
Hall.

Museum of Natural History: Hall of Dinosaurs, Hall of Birds, Hall of
Reptiles, Hall of Gems &amp; Minerals, and Culture Halls.

National Air &amp; Space Museum: The Smithsonian's largest museum - 26 exhibit
halls tell the story of air &amp; space development before Kitty Hawk to the
moon. Also includes Wright brothers' airplane, Spirit of St. Louis, space
satellites and exhibits, and missiles.

National Gallery of Art: a gift to the nation from Andrew Mellon, a former
Secretary of the Treasury, this gallery houses paintings by Leonardo da
Vinci, Raphael, Van Dyke, Rembrandt, Edward Savage, Winslow Homer, Renoir and
others.

National Museum Of Health And Medicine: (formerly The Walter Reed Medical
Museum) Located on the campus of Walter Reed Medical Center, this museum
houses exhibits on current and historical medical breakthroughs, including a
collection of medical instruments and specimens showing the destructive
effects of diseases on humans. The students will particularly enjoy the
worldï¿½s largest hairball ever removed from a human stomach.

Agriculture Research Center: The hub of a nationwide research effort of the
U.S. Department of Agriculture. Studies at the center relate to agriculture,
including medical and aerospace sciences.

Goddard Space Flight Center: N.A.S.A. - Pending confirmation, a tour will be
made of the Tracking and Communications Center, the Satellite Environmental
Test Laboratory, The Satellite Control Center, and the Satellite Museum.

Bureau of Engraving and Printing: A tour of this facility will allow your
group to observe the production of paper currency, Treasury Bonds, bills,
notes, certificates, postage stamps, documents, savings bonds, and food
stamps.

Botanic Gardens: Collection of tropical and sub-tropical plants in their
natural habitat.

National Arboretum: Four hundred and fifteen acres of flowering trees and
scrubs. Featured are many seasonal highlights of various plants.

National Geographic Museum at Explorers Hall: Exhibits depict the story of
the National Geographic Society, highlighting major discoveries and
exploratory projects.

National Zoological Park: A division of the Smithsonian Institute, the
National Zoo contains a collection of 1800 animals from more than 555 species
from all over the world.

Skyline Caverns: A side trip can be made to view these caverns, world famous
for their anthodites.

In addition to the above, a night tour of the city will be included with
visits to the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials, the Kennedy Center and the
National Archives. Time permitting, stops will be made at the White House,
U.S. Capitol, Arlington National Cemetery, and Ford's Theatre.

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