White House

The White House is the official residence and workplace of the President of the United States. It is located in Washington, D.C. and has been the residence of every U.S. president since John Adams in 1800.

History

The White House was designed by James Hoban and construction began in 1792. It was completed in 1800 and has since undergone several renovations and expansions.

Features

The White House contains the Executive Residence, the West Wing, and the East Wing. The Executive Residence is where the President and the First Family live. The West Wing is where the President's Oval Office and the offices of the presidential staff are located. The East Wing houses the offices of the First Lady and White House social events.

Study Guide

Who is the current President of the United States?
When was the White House completed?
Who designed the White House?
What are the three main sections of the White House?
Where is the White House located?

◂Social Studies Worksheets and Study Guides Fourth Grade. American Landmarks

The resources above cover the following skills:

National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies (NCSS)

PEOPLE, PLACES, AND ENVIRONMENTS

SOCIAL STUDIES PROGRAMS SHOULD INCLUDE EXPERIENCES THAT PROVIDE FOR THE STUDY OF PEOPLE, PLACES, AND ENVIRONMENTS.

KNOWLEDGE - Learners will understand:

Physical and human characteristics of the school, community, state, and region, and the interactions of people in these places with the environment.

National Standards for Civics and Government (NSCG)

What are the Basic Values and Principles of American Democracy? Why is it important for Americans to share certain values, principles, and beliefs?

American identity: Students should be able to explain the importance of Americans sharing and supporting certain values, principles, and beliefs. To achieve this standard, students should be able to

Identify symbols used to depict Americans’ shared values, principles, and beliefs and explain their meaning, e.g., the flag, Statue of Liberty, Statue of Justice, Uncle Sam, Great Seal, national anthem, oaths of office, and mottoes such as E Pluribus Unum

National Center for History in Schools (NCHS)

Topic 3: The History of the United States: Democratic Principles and Values and the People from Many Cultures Who Contributed to Its Cultural, Economic, and Political Heritage

How democratic values came to be, and how they have been exemplified by people, events, and symbols.

The student understands national symbols through which American values and principles are expressed.